Sodium PCA
Sodium PCA is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent. It appears in about 3% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 57 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | SODIUM PCA |
| Function | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 28874-51-3 |
| EC number | 249-277-1 |
| Prevalence | 2,814 products (3.03% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 57 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 1,000 |
Used in
Serums 18.4%Toners 12.1%Face Cleansers 11.8%General Moisturizers 11.4%Shampoos 5.1%Body Washes 2.9%
Frequently asked
- What does Sodium PCA do in skincare?
- Sodium PCA functions as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Sodium 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 Sodium PCA?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (18.4% of its uses).
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