DESCRIPTION: Zinc PCA is a multi-functional active used for anti-acne products as a wound healer, anti-microbial (bacteriostatic), and sebum regulator, in deodorant products and collagen-stimulating (anti-ageing) treatments. It can be added to toners, serums, deodorants, hair care conditioners and serums, creams, lotions, Shampoo, conditioners, etc. It possesses multiple mechanisms that help inhibit acne by reducing excessive oil production, accelerating the healing of acne scars and reducing inflammation. It acts as a deodorant on the skin and stimulates collagen production. It also suppresses the degradation of collagen brought on by ultraviolet rays thereby, helping to inhibit premature skin ageing.  Moreover, it is deeply moisturizing and hydrating, and stimulates epidermal differentiation, leaving the skin supple and smooth. It also prevents acne-causing bacteria from proliferating on the skin with its antiseptic qualities. In skincare, Zinc PCA is good for treating and healing damaged skin and reinforcing the skin’s barrier function. In hair care, it prevents hair loss caused by oily scalp that causes hair loss, as well as eliminating dandruff.

In one report (manufacturer’s brochure) Zinc PCA is said to facilitate greater transportation of vitamin C within the skin in a dose-dependent manner. Therefore, it works synergistically with vitamin C to brighten the skin and boost collagen production.

Works synergistically with vitamin C

FEATURES

• Reduces skin oiliness
• Helps fight acne breakouts
• Reduced acne inflammation
• Accelerates wound healing
• Has some UV-Filtering properties
• Anti-wrinkle
• Skin moisturizing and hydrating ingredient.
• Stimulate collagen production
• Skin tightening
• Acts as skin deodorant
• Reduces hair loss caused by excessive oiliness
• Eliminates dandruff
• More effective than Zinc sulfate and Zinc Gluconate
• It is the zinc salt of L-pyrrolidone carboxylic acid or L-PCA which is obtained by the cyclization of L-glutamic acid, amino-acid from vegetal origin.

APPLICATIONS:  Used in toners, serums, deodorants, Shower gel, hair care conditioners and serums, hair tonics, spritz, pre-and-post sun products, masks, creams, lotions, Shampoo, conditioners, etc.

This is a cosmetic raw material and is meant for external use only in cosmetic formulations.  As with all of our materials, it should not be taken internally. Treasure Actives is not responsible for product compatibility. We advise everyone to test ingredients for performance, compatibility, and safety prior to committing to larger quantities. Keep all products out of reach of children. For more information, please see our terms and conditions page.

INCI: Zinc Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid.

Use Rate: 0.2 – 1.0 (Up to 0.3% for dandruff treatments, and 1.0% for anti-acne products)

Solubility: Water

Temperature Sensitivity: Avoid temperatures above 60°C, however, do not expose to high temperatures for an extended period.

pH Stability: 3.0 – 7.0 (Optimally between 4.0 – 6.0)

Assay: 100% (Zinc: 20% min, PCA 80% min)

Appearance: White crystalline powder

Storage: Has a very long shelf life if kept well sealed. Store in a cool, dark, and dry place.