iMoist™ PCA
- CAS Number
- 28874-51-3
- EC Number
- 249-277-1
- INCI Name
- Sodium PCA
Sodium PCA it is part of natural moisturizer factor on skin and provides stronger hydrating power than glycerin, sorbitol and propanediol. This naturally occurring humectant is the salt of pyrrolidone carbonic acid. It has high water absorbing properties and it is also considered to be hygroscopic. Sodium PCA then binds moisture to cells in an efficient way as it is a nonirritant to the eyes nor skin even at high concentrations. Sodium PCA can be used in all kinds of cosmetics products, like toner, cream, lotion, foundation, shampoo, facial cleanser and soap.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Color Cosmetics
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
Product Families
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Texturizers & Fillers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- iMoist
- Functions
Absorbent, Emollient, Humectant, Moisturizing Agent
- Benefit Claims
- Emolliency, Hydrating, Moisturizing
- Emolliency
- Hydrating
- Moisturizing
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Certifications & Compliance
- Kosher
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Use Levels
- 2.0-5.0%
- Shelf LIfe
- 2 year
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Benefits
Skin care benefits:; Affinitive to hair, delivers moisture to hair.; With good compatibility of skin, helps skin be soft, enhance skin elasticity.; Excellent moisture absorption, twice of Polyethylene Glycol and 6 times of Sorbitol.; Combining with Hyaluronic Acid, obtains excellent synergy.; It has no irritation for skin and eyes.; Delivers adhesion and moisturization.; Used as an emollient and humectant to the skin
- Recommended Uses
Skin moisturizers and fresheners.; Toner, essence.; Anti-aging, illuminating and UV protecting creams.; Leave-in conditioners, shampoos, conditioners and hair sprays.
- Application Format
- Creams
- Lotions
- Powder
- Rinse Off
- Spray
- Storage and Handling
Store in sealed containers, preferably away from heat or light.
- Packaging Information
- 25kg/drum
- Hair Care
- Hair Conditioner
- Hair Spray
- Shampoos & Rinses
- Skin Care Applications
- Body Cream
- Body Lotion
- Face Cream
- Facial Cleanser
- Skin Toners
- Certifications and Compliance
- Kosher
- Cosmetics
- Foundation
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Absorbent
- Emollient
- Humectant
- Moisturizing Agent
