- INCI Name:Myristyl PCA
- Functions:Conditioner
- Labeling Claims:Preservative-free, Biodegradable
- Certifications & Compliance:COSMOS, ISO 16128, CFDA Compliant (China)
- Benefit Claims:Texturizing, Antimicrobial, Purifying, Suitable for Oily Skin
Myristidone® is the tetradecyl ester of L-pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (L-PCA). L-PCA is obtained through the cyclization of L-glutamic acid, an amino acid of plant-based origin. It works to purify the skin by limiting the growth of C. acnes, S. aureus, and S. epidermidis.