Calcium PCA
Calcium PCA is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 38 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | CALCIUM PCA |
| Function | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 31377-05-6 |
| EC number | 250-602-4 |
| Prevalence | 38 products (0.04% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Serums 21.1%General Moisturizers 15.8%Toners 15.8%Day Moisturizers 13.2%Eye Moisturizers 13.2%Face Cleansers 5.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Calcium PCA do in skincare?
- Calcium PCA functions as a humectant, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Calcium PCA allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Calcium PCA?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (21.1% of its uses).
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