iMoist™ PGA
- CAS Number
- 25513-46-6
- INCI Name
- Polyglutamic Acid
Polyglutamic Acid (PGA) is classified as a long lasting natural moisturizer with whitening properties. This multi-functional and biodegradable polymer is water soluble. PGA has proven to be a better moisturizer than that of hyaluronic acid and collagen protein as it restores skin elasticity and smooth skin wrinkles. Additionally, this anionic amino acid can it provide smoothness, silkiness, protection against external aggressions and provide soothing response against allergies and inflammations.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Color Cosmetics
- Skin Care
Product Families
- Other OTC Actives
- Skin Actives
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Other Functional Additives
- Sensory Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- iMoist
- Functions
Anti-Aging Agent, Anti-Allergen, Anti-Inflammatory, Moisturizing Agent, Slip Agent, Smoothing Agent, Soothing Agent, Whitening Agent
- Benefit Claims
Anti-Aging, Anti-Inflammatory, Moisturizing, Skin Whitening, Smoothing, Soothing; Anti-Aging; Anti-Inflammatory; Moisturizing; Skin Whitening; Smoothing; Soothing
- Labeling Claims
Biodegradable, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Kosher, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Biodegradable; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Kosher; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Certifications & Compliance
- Kosher
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Use Levels
- 0.05–0.5%
- Shelf LIfe
- 2 year
- Soluble In
- Water
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Benefits
Useful whitening properties.; Favorable adhesion and moisturization.; Enabling skin to absorb nutrients by slow-releasing transport system.; Inhibiting melanin of skin and maintains healthy pH of skin.; Used in skin as a lubricous condition agent as to reestablish elasticity.
- Recommended Uses
Whitener/lightener creams and lotions.; Anti-stress, relaxing and smoothing moisturizing agents.; Anti allergenic and anti-inflammatory creams and lotions.; Conditioning, anti-aging and emulsifier agents.
- Application Format
- Creams
- Leave On
- Lotions
- Powder
- Serum
- Storage and Handling
To be stored in cool and dry place at room temperature.
- Packaging Information
- 1kg/bag, 20kg/drum
- Skin Care Applications
- Anti-Aging Products
- Face Lotion
- Skin Brightening Products
- Certifications and Compliance
- Kosher
- Cosmetics
- Concealer
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Anti-Aging Agent
- Anti-Allergen
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Moisturizing Agent
- Slip Agent
- Smoothing Agent
- Soothing Agent
- Whitening Agent
