PCA (NMF component) - Sodium PCA
INCI Name:
- Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid
- Sodium PCA
PCA stands for Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid and though it might not sound like it, it is a thing that can be found naturally in our skin. In fact, after amino acids, it is the second biggest NMF component of the skin with 12% being PCA of the NMF composition of normal skin. So similar to other NMFs, it's a skin goodie that helps the skin to hold onto water and stay nicely hydrated.
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Rich in flavonoids, it is anti-inflammatory and protects the skin.
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Great water binding agent, maintains the skin's hydration, elasticity, health, thus reducing wrinkles.
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Az olajban található antioxidánsok és tokoferolok segítenek megelőzni a bőrfertőzéseke.
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Antimicrobial and detoxifying. It is effective in treating acne-prone skin and cellulite.
