INCI name

TEA-PCA

5-Hydroxy-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid--2,2',2''-nitrilotri(ethan-1-ol) (1/1)

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Functions

Humectant
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Skin protecting
Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

EU regulation

EU · Annex III, entry 62Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
Product type
(a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
Maximum concentration
(a) 2.5%
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
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