An ester of lauryl alcohol and pyroglutamic acid, used as a humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Lauryl PCA is dodecyl 5-oxo-L-prolinate, the ester of lauryl alcohol and pyroglutamic acid (PCA). CosIng lists it as a humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, lotions 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.
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.