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 name | ZINC PCA |
| Function | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 68107-75-5 / 15454-75-8 |
| EC number | 268-475-9 / 239-473-5 |
| Prevalence | 1,009 products (1.09% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 720 |
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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