Zinc PCA

activeCAS: 15454-75-8

Zinc salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid. Regulates sebum production and has antimicrobial properties. Non-irritating.

Safety Ratings

Safety5/5

Comedogenic0/5

Irritancy0/5

EWG Score1/10

Skin Type Compatibility

oily

5/5

dry

3/5

sensitive

5/5

combination

5/5

normal

4/5

Addresses Concerns

oilinessacneenlarged pores

Functions

sebum regulationantimicrobialskin conditioning

Known Interactions

synergy

Niacinamide

Niacinamide regulates sebum production and strengthens the barrier, while zinc PCA provides antimicrobial action and additional sebum control. This combination is commonly used in products targeting oily and acne-prone skin.

Products Containing This Ingredient

Lift + Super Correcteur Soin de Jour SPF 15 anti-Rides CorrecteurHenkel

#29Amazon

RETINOL SKIN CREAMRETINOL

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UreaRepair PLUS 10%Eucerin

#22Amazon

Crème réparatrice pieds très secsScholl

#21Amazon

Nutrissance Crème mains NourrissanteRogé Cavaillès

#19Amazon

Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanserCeraVe

#7Amazon

Lait démaquillant anti-imperfections non-grasMixa

#15Amazon

Fraicheur de thé Eau micellaireCentifolia

#4Amazon

Cien Pure Cleansing Mask with zinc and white clayCien

#7Amazon

3 En 1 Nettoyant - Gommage - MasqueLavera

#16Amazon

Expert Peau Sensible Lotion très active sans alcool Anti-ImperfectionsMixa

#15Amazon

I am Anti-Unreinheiten 24 H FeuchtigkeitscremeI am

#15Amazon

Gel nettoyant sans savon anti-imperfectionsmixa

#15Amazon

Gel nettoyant purifiant visage et corpsEau précieuse

#19Amazon

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