Isopropyl PCA
Isopropyl PCA is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant agent. It is used in 5 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | ISOPROPYL PCA |
| Function | HUMECTANT |
| CAS number | 85136-11-4 |
| Prevalence | 5 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Body |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Body Treatments 20%Foundations 20%General Moisturizers 20%Hair Serums 20%Nail Care 20%
Frequently asked
- What does Isopropyl PCA do in skincare?
- Isopropyl PCA functions as a humectant agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Isopropyl 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 Isopropyl PCA?
- It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body treatments (20% of its uses).
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