SODIUM PCA
SODIUM PCA is sodium pidolate, a salt form identified by the sodium component in its name. The associated chemical name describes sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate, distinguishing this ingredient from other compounds used in cosmetic formulas.
SODIUM PCA: what it is
SODIUM PCA is sodium pidolate, a salt form identified by the sodium component in its name. The associated chemical name describes sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate, distinguishing this ingredient from other compounds used in cosmetic formulas.
SODIUM PCA: what it does in cosmetics
In a formula, SODIUM PCA has four recorded functions: it is antistatic and hair conditioning, and it is also classified as a humectant and skin conditioning ingredient. These classifications correspond to controlling static electricity, conditioning the hair, retaining moisture, and conditioning the skin.
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