Zinc PCA

Zinc PCA is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant, skin conditioning agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameZINC PCA
FunctionHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number68107-75-5 / 15454-75-8
EC number268-475-9 / 239-473-5
Prevalence1,009 products (1.09% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches720

Used in

Serums 30.4%Face Cleansers 16.5%General Moisturizers 10%Toners 7.9%Facial Treatments 6.5%Shampoos 2.9%

Frequently asked

What does Zinc PCA do in skincare?
Zinc PCA functions as a humectant, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Zinc PCA?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (30.4% of its uses).

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