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Zinc PCA

Acne Fighter
Good for Scar Healing

Explained

Zinc PCA (or "zinc salt") differs slightly from zinc itself. PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid. However, Zinc PCA comes from zinc.

It can help reduce redness, regulate sebum, and promote the general healing process of the skin.

Zinc PCA tends to be especially useful for those with oily, acne-prone skin. It's certainly an ingredient worth trying out!

See all 904 products with Zinc PCA

Users who like it
96%
Users who avoid it
4%

What it does

Humectant A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin

Prevalence

Uncommon Percentage of products that contain it
1.2%
Top categories
Treatments
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Position Predominant list placement
Top 50%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
1% to 6%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 38970
INCI Name ZINC PCA
EC #  268-475-9 / 239-473-5
All Functions Humectant, Skin Conditioning