ACTIVES · SKIN CONDITIONING
ZINC PCA
a.k.a. AC-ZPCA
Zinc PCA addresses oily skin at the hormonal level by reducing the enzymatic process that drives sebum overproduction. Unlike occlusive anti-sebum agents, it works preventively while simultaneously hydrating with its PCA component.
MECHANISM
Zinc salt of L-pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (PCA). The zinc ion regulates 5-alpha-reductase, reducing DHT-mediated sebum overproduction. The PCA moiety is an NMF component providing concurrent hydration. Antimicrobial activity against P. acnes.
BENEFITS
Sebum regulation, antimicrobial, zinc delivery for acne-prone skin
SPEC SHEET
INCIZINC PCA
COMMONAC-ZPCA
CATEGORYActives
COSING FUNCTIONSkin Conditioning
PRIMARY FUNCTIONActive - Sebum Control
CAS NUMBER15454-75-8
ORIGINSynthetic
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