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AJIDEW® ZN-100

INCI Name
Zinc PCA
Chemical Family
Heterocyclic Compounds

AJIDEW® ZN-100 is the zinc salt of L-Pyrrolidone Carboxylate (Zinc PCA). PCA is a naturally-occuring humectant that is part of NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factor) in the skin. AJIDEW® ZN-100 is an active ingredient that helps to mitigate the appearance of unwanted excess sebum, delivering a fresh feeling to the skin and hair. It also has anti-aging properties acting on Activator Protein-1, thereby reducing the activity of the enzyme, collagenase.

Properties

Physical Form
  • Powder
  • Solid

Product families

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care
  • Baby Care
  • Bath & Shower
  • Color Cosmetics
  • Hair Care
  • Skin Care
  • Sun Care
  • Treatment Products

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives
  • Hair Actives
  • Skin Actives
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
  • Antioxidants & Preservatives
  • Conditioners & Emollients
  • Texturizers & Fillers

Other characteristics

Brand
AJIDEW
Functions

Absorbent, Anti-Aging Agent, Anti-Dandruff Agent, Anti-Microbial Agent, Humectant

Benefit Claims

Anti-Aging, Anti-Dandruff, Antimicrobial, Cooling Effect, Humectancy, Moisturizing, Refreshing, Sebum Absorption, Sebum Control, Sun Protection, UV Protection, Wrinkle Prevention; Anti-Aging; Anti-Dandruff; Antimicrobial; Cooling Effect; Humectancy; Moisturizing; Refreshing; Sebum Absorption; Sebum Control; Sun Protection; UV Protection; Wrinkle Prevention

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Markets
Personal Care
Technology
Cosmetic Ingredients
Application Format
  • Creams
  • Gel
  • Leave On
  • Lotions
  • Ointments
  • Powder
  • Rinse Off
  • Serum
Country Availability
  • Canada
  • China (Mainland)
  • USA
Baby Care Applications
Diaper Cream
Hair Care
  • Anti-Dandruff Products
  • Shampoos & Rinses
Skin Care Applications
  • After Shaves
  • Anti-Aging Products
  • Eye Serum
  • Facial Cleanser
  • Facial Moisturizer
Bath & Shower Applications
Body Wash
Cosmetics
  • BB Creams
  • Blush
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
  • Absorbent
  • Anti-Aging Agent
  • Anti-Dandruff Agent
  • Anti-Microbial Agent
  • Humectant
Treatment Product Applications
Anti-Dandruff Products

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnit
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (Escherichia coli)1250g/mL

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