Commonly known as: Calcium PCA, Ca-PCA, Calcium salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid
I.N.C.I. list name: Calcium PCA.
Extraction process: Reaction of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (PCA), obtained by thermal cyclisation of glutamic acid from beet molasses (dehydration reaction), with calcium oxide (CaO), stirring, filtration, atomisation.
Source: Plant (L-PCA) and mineral (calcium oxide).
Botanical name: Beta vulgaris L. (beetroot).
Family: Chenopodiaceae.
Extracted part of the plant: Fruit.
Origin, provenance: France.
Chemical properties: Trace element; Calcium salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (L-PCA); Soluble in water and hydroalcoholic solutions; Recommended pH: 4.0 to 7.0.
Properties: Emulsion, colloidal solution, true aqueous solution, balm, suspension.
Required dosage in cosmetic products: From 0.5 to 3%.
Function: Humectant, skin-conditioning agent.
Specificities: Restructuring, hydrating, strengthens the skin barrier (stimulation of lipid synthesis), stimulates the cell differentiation process and activates skin repair
Benefits: All skin typologies, especially dry skin, mature skin, damaged skin and sensitive skin; All hair typologies, particularly dry scalps.
Face care (restructuring serums, day/night creams, cleansing gels, masks, eye contours, repairing balms, lip masks);
Body care (body milks, creams);
Hair care (revitalizing serums, scalp lotions);
Make-up (protective foundation).
Store at room temperature away from light, moisture and heat.
Calcium PCA has no particular contraindications. This active ingredient can be used on all skin types. Do not swallow. Avoid contact with eyes.