Zinc PCA is also known as zinc pyrrolidone carboxylate. It controls oil, regulates sebum secretion, can reduce the activity of lipolytic enzymes, and is effective in a short time. In addition, it has strong moisturizing and antibacterial properties.
Pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (PCA) is the zinc salt form, and pyrrolidone carboxylic acid is a cyclized product of L-pyroglutamic acid. PCA zinc can stimulate the differentiation of epidermal cells, enhance skin barrier function, maintain skin moisture; inhibit excessive secretion of oil, as an anti-oil and anti-seborrheic agent; inhibit bacterial proliferation, as an antibacterial agent. PCA zinc is suitable for oil control, acne removal and other products, and for oily skin.Restricted informationIt is recommended to use 0.3% in lotion and 0.2%~0.5% in shampoo or cleaning gel
In all cosmetic raw materials, moisturizer occupies a very important position. On the one hand, almost all cosmetic formulations are inseparable from moisturizer, which is one of the basic substances constituting cosmetics; on the other hand, the function of moisturizers on cosmetics And quality plays a vital role. In a sense, moisturizers determine the quality of cosmetics. There are many types of cosmetic moisturizers. Commonly used are glycerin, propylene glycol, sorbitol, hyaluronic acid, sodium lactate, etc., but they are in There are certain defects in use and effect. As a good cosmetic moisturizer, it should have the following characteristics:
(1) It has strong moisturizing ability and is not affected by humidity, temperature and wind in the external environment;
(2) It has an appropriate viscosity (low viscosity is appropriate), and does not change its physical properties due to moisture absorption;
(3) Colorless, odorless, tasteless, non-toxic and non-irritating;
(4) It has coexistence with other raw materials and has good permeability;
(5) It does not damage the appearance of the matrix, and it is comfortable to apply on the skin;
(6) Long-lasting moisture absorption capacity;
(7) Moisture absorption capacity contributes to the moisture retention of skin and products;
(8) Low volatile oiliness;
(9) Low freezing temperature;
(10) Economical, wide-sourced, durable and widely used;
(11) It is best to choose the original one in the skin, it has better skin compatibility and less irritation. At present, there are not many humectants with the above advantages, and Zinc PCA is one of them. As a natural and efficient multifunctional humectant, it has gradually been valued by cosmetic formulators.
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