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Sodium PCA
Public databaseSODIUM PCA
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid, an amino acid derivative. It is one of the water-binding molecules found naturally in the outer layer of skin. Sodium PCA appears in 8 products, most often around number 30 on the ingredient list.
- INCI name:
- SODIUM PCA
- Source:
- PubChem
Functions
Products with this ingredient
Sodium PCA appears on 8 product ingredient lists, most often around number 30; its highest position is number 11 of 16.
| Product | Brand | Where it sits on the list |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Hydrating Lotion | Cetaphil | 11 of 16 |
| Restoraderm Eczema Soothing Moisturizer | Cetaphil | 22 of 32 |
| Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA | The Ordinary | 23 of 46 |
| Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner | The Ordinary | 25 of 42 |
| Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme | Estée Lauder | 30 of 55 |
| Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum | Cetaphil | 31 of 35 |
| Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Soft Creme | Estée Lauder | 36 of 57 |
| Omega+ Complex Moisturizer | Paula's Choice | 47 of 54 |
Common questions
- What does Sodium PCA do in skincare?
- Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid, an amino acid derivative. It is one of the water-binding molecules found naturally in the outer layer of skin.
- Where does Sodium PCA sit in these formulas?
- Sodium PCA appears in 8 products; highest on the list is number 11 of 16, in Daily Hydrating Lotion.
- Which products contain Sodium PCA?
- Products that contain Sodium PCA: Daily Hydrating Lotion, Restoraderm Eczema Soothing Moisturizer, Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA, Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner, Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme, Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum. Plus 2 more.