INCI name

POLYGLYCERYL-3 PCA

Polyglyceryl-3 PCA

An emollient ester of polyglycerin and PCA.

What it is

Polyglyceryl-3 PCA is the ester formed by reacting polyglyceryl-3 with PCA (pyroglutamic acid). CosIng lists its function as emollient.

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

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (43)

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