Magnesium PCA
Magnesium PCA is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 107 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | MAGNESIUM PCA |
| Function | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 5819-47-6 |
| EC number | 227-392-8 |
| Prevalence | 107 products (0.12% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 140 |
Used in
Serums 15.9%General Moisturizers 11.2%Toners 10.3%Face Cleansers 7.5%Conditioners 3.7%Eye Moisturizers 3.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Magnesium PCA do in skincare?
- Magnesium PCA functions as a humectant, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Magnesium 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 Magnesium PCA?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (15.9% of its uses).
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