What Is Zinc PCA?
Zinc PCA is a synthetic skin-conditioning ingredient created through the combination of zinc and pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (PCA).
Benefits for Your Skin
Clinical Evidence & References
References:
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2012, pages 23-28 View Study
How widely it's used
Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
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- INCI Name
- ZINC PCA
- EC Number
- 268-475-9 / 239-473-5
- Function
- Humectant, Skin Conditioning
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