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Zinc PCA
Zinc PCA
active
Zinc salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid. Controls sebum production, has antimicrobial properties, and supports wound healing. A key ingredient in anti-acne formulations alongside niacinamide.
Benefits
Controls sebum, antimicrobial, wound healing, anti-inflammatory
Risks & concerns
None at cosmetic concentrations.
Best for
Oily skin Combination skin
Targets these concerns
Technical details
- INCI name
- Zinc PCA
- CAS Number
- 15454-75-8
- Category
- active
- Comedogenic rating
- 0/5
- Also known as
- zinc pyrrolidone carboxylate