Sodium PCA
Category: Humectant
Brief description: Sodium PCA is a sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid, a naturally occurring amino acid that serves as a humectant in cosmetic formulations.
Benefits: Helps retain moisture, promotes skin hydration, and improves skin barrier function.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all skin types.
Target audience: All age groups and demographics.
Chemical composition: Sodium PCA is a sodium salt with the molecular formula C5H8NNaO4.
Physical aspect: White, crystalline powder or clear, colorless, odorless, viscous liquid.
Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients, including water, oils, and emulsifiers.
Concentration: Typically used at 0.5-5% in cosmetic formulations.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Generally safe for use in cosmetics, but may cause irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals.
Regulatory status: Approved for use in cosmetics worldwide, with no specific restrictions.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Can be derived from natural sources (e.g., sugar beet molasses) or synthesized; considered a renewable and eco-friendly ingredient.
Brief description: Sodium PCA is a sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid, a naturally occurring amino acid that serves as a humectant in cosmetic formulations.
Benefits: Helps retain moisture, promotes skin hydration, and improves skin barrier function.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all skin types.
Target audience: All age groups and demographics.
Chemical composition: Sodium PCA is a sodium salt with the molecular formula C5H8NNaO4.
Physical aspect: White, crystalline powder or clear, colorless, odorless, viscous liquid.
Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients, including water, oils, and emulsifiers.
Concentration: Typically used at 0.5-5% in cosmetic formulations.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Generally safe for use in cosmetics, but may cause irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals.
Regulatory status: Approved for use in cosmetics worldwide, with no specific restrictions.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Can be derived from natural sources (e.g., sugar beet molasses) or synthesized; considered a renewable and eco-friendly ingredient.
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