Pca
goodie
Also-called-like-this: Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid
What-it-does:
skin-identical ingredient,
moisturizer/humectant
Details
PCA stands for Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid and though it might not sound like it, it is a thing that can be found naturally in our skin. In fact, after amino acids, it is the second biggest NMF component of the skin with 12% being PCA of the NMF composition of normal skin. So similar to other NMFs, it's a skin goodie that helps the skin to hold onto water and stay nicely hydrated.
Something incorrect or missing?Show me some proof
- Lodén, Marie. "Role of topical emollients and moisturizers in the treatment of dry skin barrier disorders." American journal of clinical dermatology 4.11 (2003): 771-788.
Products with Pca
Ausceuticals Peptide Moisturiser
Brickell Men's Products Daily Strengthening Shampoo For Men
The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5
La Roche-Posay Effaclar K [+] - Renovating Care For Oily Skin
La Roche-Posay Hydraphase Intense Serum
Abnomaly Petrowhat? Bali
Abnomaly Petrowhat? Baobab
Abnomaly Petrowhat? Milk
Abnomaly Petrowhat? Rio
Nu Skin Ageloc® Lumispa™ Activating Cleanser - Oily
OMIA Aloe Vera Cleansing Gel
Darphin Cleansing Foam Gel
LANEIGE Essential Power Skin Refiner (Sensitive)
Loopha Broadleaf Forest Body Wash
Hello Nature Cannabis Oil Shampoo
Zelens Z Balance Prebiotic & Probiotic Facial Mist
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Elemis Absolute Eye Serum
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Elemis Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment
Lierac Radiance Toning Lotion
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense
Proactive+ Water Gel Hydrator
Equal Beauty Super Serum Hydrantioxidant™
Faith in Nature Rose & Neroli Nourish & Repair Conditioner
LANEIGE Watery Sun Cream Spf 50+ Pa++++
The Ordinary Marine Hyaluronics
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Aqua Pearls Serum (Germany)
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Supercharged Booster
Planet Eden Antioxidant Recovery Cream
Elemis SOS Emergency Cream
Esho Drench
Algenist AA Barrier Serum
Kahina Giving Beauty Facial Cleanser
Martial Vivot Conditioner
Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence
Beauty Pie Super Healthy Hair™ Daily Strengthening Shampoo
Cezanne All In One Gel
NIOD Modulating Glucosides
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Ha
Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Foaming Cleanser
NIOD Survival 0
Paula's Choice Earth Sourced Toner
Kahina Giving Beauty Facial Lotion
LANEIGE Essential Power Skin Refiner - Light
LANEIGE Power Essential Skin Refiner Moisture
Babe Lash Essential Serum
Dr. Macrene 37 Actives Extra Rich High Performance Anti-Aging Cream
Martial Vivot Shampoo