Sodium PCA
Description: Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid which is an uncommon amino acid found naturally in many proteins. Concentration: 50% (dissolved in water). GMO-free, gluten-free.
Use: Add as is to the water phase of the formulas, typical use level 1 - 10% in emulsions. For external use only.
Applications: All kinds of skin care products such as creams, gels, lotions, hair care products, color cosmetics.
pH Value: 5-6
Appearance: Clear, syrupy liquid
Benefits:
- Occurs naturally in human skin and is responsible for binding moisture to the cells
- Highly water-absorbent, holding several time its weight in water, which makes it an excellent humectant
- Well-know as skin-penetration enhancer
- Stronger hydrating agent than the traditional compounds like glycerin or propylene glycol
- Good for hair care as it reduces static electricity.
INCI: Sodium PCA (sodium L-pyroglutamate)
Water-soluble I Preservative-free I GMO-free
This PCA is sourced from all-natural, vegetable-based ingredients; it contains no animal-based ingredients of any kind.
This product is a cosmetic raw material and is intended for external use only in cosmetic and personal care formulations. It is not intended for internal consumption or medicinal use.
- Do not ingest.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Avoid direct contact with eyes.
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Information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and should not be considered or interpreted as medical advice.
While we do not offer products for internal use, we source only high-quality, pharmaceutical or food-grade ingredients. Ingredient purity and performance are critical in cosmetic applications, just as they are in ingestible products.
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