INCI name

CALCIUM PCA

Calcium PCA

The calcium salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, used as a humectant.

What it is

Calcium PCA is the calcium salt of PCA (pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, also called pyroglutamic acid), a cyclic derivative of glutamic acid. CosIng lists it as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, toners and other skin care products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The label does not show its concentration.

Functions

Humectant
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (15)

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