Ingredient
PHENOXYETHYL PCA
Substance information
"Ethyl" refers mostly to ethanol (ethyl alcohol) as an alcoholic component or generally a hydrocarbon residue with 2 carbon atoms. "PCA" is the abbreviation for esters or salts of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (pyroglutamic acid or 5-oxoproline).
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
HUMECTANT
Holds and retains moisture in cosmetic products
Belongs to the following substance groups
Regulating cosmetics
Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.