Potassium pca (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 4810-50-8; Potassium 5-oxo-L-prolinates

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"Potassium..." refers to the element potassium; "PCA" is the acronym for the synthetic pyrrolidine carboxylic acid.

Potassium PCA, the potassium salt of the pyrrolidine carboxylic acid is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a moisturizer (increases the water content of the skin).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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