Zinc PCA

Chemical characteristics: Zinc salt of pyrrolidone-carboxylic acid; soluble in water, hydroalcoholic solutions and propylene glycol; insoluble in oils; molecular weight: 321.6 g/mol; Recommended pH: 4.0 – 6.0.

Characteristics: Emulsion, colloidal solution, true aqueous solution, aerosol, hydroalcoholic solution.

Benefits: Zinc is recommended for all types of skin especially mixed to oily skin, skin with acneic tendency, irritated skin and mature skin; all types of hair especially scalps with dandruff, scalps with oily tendency.

Provenance, origin: France.

Commonly known as: 5-oxo-proline, Zinc salt.

Dosage required in cosmetic products: To be effective, it must be at least 0.1% in a cosmetic.

Part of the plant extracted: Fruit.

Properties: Sebum regulator, anti-inflammatory, matifying, antibacterial, moisturizing, soothing, rebalancing, purifying.

Source: Vegetable (L-PCA) and mineral (zinc oxide).

Family: Chenopodiaceae.

Botanical name: Beta vulgaris L. (beet).

Function: Humectant, skin care agent.

Extraction process: Reaction of pyrrolidone-carboxylic acid (PCA), obtained by thermal cyclization of glutamic acid from beet molasses (dehydration reaction), with zinc oxide (ZnO), stirring, filtration, atomization.

I.N.C.I. list name: Zinc PCA.

Details

Use

Face care (micellar waters, anti-imperfection creams and serums, purifying exfoliating cleansing gels, purifying masks, purifying lotions, purifying botanical mists, cleansing bar);
Body care (deodorants, purifying body serums, cleansing gels);
Hair care (balancing shampoos, purifying dry shampoos, purifying hair serums, purifying masks, balancing scalp lotions);
Hygiene (deodorants);
Make-up (mattifying foundations, correctors).

Purifying

Purifying Cleansing Gel

with 2% Zinc PCA + Bamboo Extract — $31.80

Bestseller

Targeted Blemish Serum

with 2% Salicylic Acid + 1% Zinc — from $20.50

Mattifying

Mattifying Serum

with 10% Azelaic Acid — from $38.80

Coffret de 4 sérums périodiques ouvert de face

Purifying moisturizer

with 4% Zinc PCA + Bamboo Extract — $38.00

Purifying

Purifying botanical mist

with organic lemon balm — $25.30

Preservation

Zinc PCA is not particularly sensitive to sunlight or temperature variations. Nevertheless, to ensure the effectiveness of the product in which it is formulated, we advise you to keep it away from light, air, humidity, and heat.

Contra-Indications and Precautions

Zinc PCA does not present any contraindications or health risks. Nevertheless, stop the use of a zinc PCA skincare if you feel discomfort.

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A trace element naturally present in the body, zinc is essential for its proper functioning. It is involved in many mechanisms, for example in the regulation of the immune response. Thus, a zinc deficiency would be linked to an exacerbation of inflammatory phenomena. For example, if the skin lacks zinc, redness due to imperfections is more intense. Zinc also significantly reduces the production of sebum and is often used in creams for acne treatments. Finally, it is known to limit the development of microorganisms that cause many skin imbalances. The L-PCA part improves the absorption of zinc by the skin (increase of its bioavailability) and supports its hydration.