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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An ingredient hydrolyzed from elastin, the protein responsible for skin elasticity, and absorbed into the skin.
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Nourishing oil with high antioxidant vitamin E content, ideal for dry, sensitive skin.
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Mineral, chemical and biological ingredients that protect against the damaging and aging effects of the sun.
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A moisturizing, soothing, regenerating ingredient that slows down premature aging of the skin.
