- INCI Name:Sodium PCA
- Functions:Emollient, Moisturizing Agent, Absorbent, Humectant
- Labeling Claims:Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Certifications & Compliance:Kosher
- Benefit Claims:Hydrating, Emolliency, Moisturizing
Sodium PCA it is part of natural moisturizer factor on skin and provides stronger hydrating power than glycerin, sorbitol and propanediol. This naturally occurring humectant is the salt of pyrrolidone carbonic acid. It has high water absorbing properties and it is also considered to be hygroscopic. Sodium PCA then binds moisture to cells in an efficient way as it is a nonirritant to the eyes nor skin even at high concentrations. Sodium PCA can be used in all kinds of cosmetics products, like toner, cream, lotion, foundation, shampoo, facial cleanser and soap.