Octyldodecyl PCA

Octyldodecyl PCA is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 39 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameOCTYLDODECYL PCA
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
CAS number37673-37-3
EC number253-604-3
Prevalence39 products (0.04% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches20

Used in

General Moisturizers 17.9%Shampoos 10.3%Night Moisturizers 7.7%Serums 7.7%Conditioners 5.1%Eye Moisturizers 5.1%

Frequently asked

What does Octyldodecyl PCA do in skincare?
Octyldodecyl PCA functions as a skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Octyldodecyl PCA?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (17.9% of its uses).

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