Potassium PCA
Potassium PCA is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant agent. It is used in 15 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | POTASSIUM PCA |
| Function | HUMECTANT |
| CAS number | 4810-50-8 |
| EC number | 225-373-9 |
| Prevalence | 15 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
General Moisturizers 26.7%Face Primers 13.3%Setting Spray & Powders 13.3%Body Washes 6.7%Eye Moisturizers 6.7%Face Cleansers 6.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Potassium PCA do in skincare?
- Potassium PCA functions as a humectant agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Potassium 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 PCA?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (26.7% of its uses).
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