A humectant that is part of the skin's natural moisturising factor (NMF).
What it is
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a component of the skin's natural moisturising factor. It binds water and is used as a humectant.
Where it is used
Found in moisturisers, toners, serums and hair 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.
Humectants work as part of the whole formula; the INCI list does not show their concentration.
Functions
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- 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 (648)
- I Heart Revolution Watermelon Dewy Blusher Tint · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Eye Cream · Revolution
- Revolution Superfix Grip Primer · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Strawberry Glow Fixing Spray · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Pro-Tox Fine Line Fix & Fill Serum · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Strawberry Milkshake Glow Fixing Spray · Revolution
- Max Factor Facefinity Setting Spray · Max Factor
- PODKŁAD MIRACLE TOUCH · Max Factor
- Facefinity Finity-Fix Setting Spray · Max Factor
- Fondotinta Miracle Second Skin · Max Factor
- FONDOTINTA MIRACLE PURE · Max Factor
- Fondotinta Miracle Touch · Max Factor