Potassium Olivoyl PCA
Potassium Olivoyl PCA is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, humectant agent. It is used in 7 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | POTASSIUM OLIVOYL PCA |
| Function | CLEANSING, HUMECTANT |
| CAS number | - |
| Prevalence | 7 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Face Cleansers 28.6%Day Moisturizers 14.3%General Moisturizers 14.3%Sheet Masks 14.3%Sunscreens 14.3%Wash Off Masks 14.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Potassium Olivoyl PCA do in skincare?
- Potassium Olivoyl PCA functions as a cleansing, humectant agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Potassium Olivoyl 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 Potassium Olivoyl PCA?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (28.6% of its uses).
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