The manganese salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, used as a humectant.
What it is
Manganese PCA is the manganese salt of PCA (pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, also called pyroglutamic acid), a cyclic derivative of glutamic acid. CosIng lists it as a humectant, moisturising and skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums and other skin care products, often together with other PCA salts.
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.
- Moisturising
- Increasing the water content of the skin and keeping it soft and smooth.
- 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 (31)
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