Sodium PCA
Sodium PCA (sodium pyrrolidone carboxylic acid) is a natural amino acid based humectant that offers an important role, which is to help skin retain moisture. It is produced from proline, an amino acid and can be identified in a wide range of skincare and cosmetic products.
BENIFITS :
Sodium PCA in the skin care product also plays the role of a constricting agent, and helps to make the skin feel better and smoother. It also plays part of a stabilizer and therefore assists in the structure and shelf stability of cosmetic products. Sodium PCA is known to possess supreme hydrating potential; it attaches itself to water and ensures that there is very little water loss. This action enhances the general feel and look of the skin and hence makes the skin look healthy and fuller. Furthermore, sodium PCA is safe and not very likely to be allergenic compared to other humectants. It is also suitable for use in creams, lotions, serums, and masks that not only improve their moisturizing properties.
SKIN TYPES :
Sodium PCA is most useful for dry skin category skin types because it provides skin with the humidity it needs and avoids skin from becoming flaky. Due to its being mild, it can be used on Sensitive skin, the skin does not become irritated, rough, or develop rashes after applying it. Further, sodium PCA aids normal and combination skin types to replenish moisture balance besides enhancing skin texture and hence morning glow for various skin complexions.