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PCA
Public databasePCA
PCA is pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a humectant found in the skin's own moisturizing factors. PCA appears in 3 products, most often around number 24 on the ingredient list.
- INCI name:
- PCA
- Source:
- PubChem
Functions
Products with this ingredient
PCA appears on 3 product ingredient lists, most often around number 24; its highest position is number 24 of 42.
| Product | Brand | Where it sits on the list |
|---|---|---|
| Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner | The Ordinary | 24 of 42 |
| Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA | The Ordinary | 24 of 46 |
| Omega+ Complex Moisturizer | Paula's Choice | 46 of 54 |
Common questions
- What does PCA do in skincare?
- PCA is pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a humectant found in the skin's own moisturizing factors.
- Where does PCA sit in these formulas?
- PCA appears in 3 products; highest on the list is number 24 of 42, in Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner.
- Which products contain PCA?
- Products that contain PCA: Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner, Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA, Omega+ Complex Moisturizer.