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 namePOTASSIUM OLIVOYL PCA
FunctionCLEANSING, HUMECTANT
CAS number-
Prevalence7 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

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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