Sodium PCA
Commonly known as: Sodium PCA, sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidine carboxylate.
I.N.C.I. list name: Sodium PCA.
Extraction process: The reaction of pyrrolidone-carboxylic acid (PCA), obtained through thermal cyclisation of glutamic acid derived from beet molasses (dehydration reaction), with sodium oxide (NaO), involves stirring, filtration, and atomisation.
Source: Vegetal (L-PCA) and mineral (sodium oxide).
Botanical name: Beta vulgaris L. (beetroot).
Family: Chenopodiaceae.
Extracted part of the plant: Fruits.
Origin, provenance: France.
Chemical properties: Oligo-element; Sodium salt of pyrrolidone-carboxylic acid; Soluble in any aqueous environment.
Properties: Emulsion, colloidal solution, true aqueous solution, balm, suspension, aqueous solution, oily solution.
Required dosage in cosmetic products: From 0.5 to 3%.
Function: Anti-static, hair conditioner, humectant, skin conditioning agent.
Specificities: Moisturising, humectant, enhances the ability of the upper layers of the epidermis to retain water, helps to maintain the suppleness and elasticity of the skin.
Benefits: All skin types, particularly dry and dehydrated skin; all hair types, especially dry and damaged hair.
Details
Usage
Facial Care (serums, day/night moisturising creams, cleansing gels, masks, lotions, eye contours); Body Care (body milks, hand/foot creams, after-sun milks, shower gels, balms); Hair Care (shampoos, hydrating masks, leave-in creams, serums, scalp lotions); Makeup (hydrating liquid foundations, cream blushes).
Means of Preservation
Store at room temperature, protected from light, air, humidity, and heat.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
Sodium PCA does not present any specific contraindications: it is non-toxic, non-irritating and non-allergenic. This active ingredient can be used on all skin types. Keep out of reach of children. Do not swallow. Avoid contact with eyes.