Zinc PCA
Zinc PCA
Also known as: zinc-pca
ZIN
1/10
Concern level
Low concern
Zinc PCA is a complex of zinc and pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, known for its oil control and anti-inflammatory properties.
Benefits
Controls Oil ProductionAntiseptic
Chemical Properties
Molecular Weight
215.5 g/mol pH Range
5.00 - 7.00Typical Concentration
0.50% - 5.00%CAS Number: 13463-43-9
Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin5/10
oily skin9/10
sensitive skin6/10
acne prone8/10
mature skin6/10
normal skin7/10
Risks & Warnings
Generally safe; rare allergic reactions may occur.
Vegan Cruelty-Free
Found In Products
The Ordinary
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, Smoothing Serum for Blemish-Prone Skin
The Ordinary
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum for Oily Skin
Sunday Riley
Detox Darling Balancing Essence Mist for Oily and Blemish-prone Skin
Naturium
Naturium Niacinamide Face Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2% Jumbo, Anti-Aging, Pore Minimizer & Dark Spot Corrector with Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin E, Vegan & Cruelty-Free, 2 oz
Naturium
Naturium Niacinamide Face Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%, Anti-Aging, Pore Minimizer & Dark Spot Corrector with Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin E, Vegan & Cruelty-Free, 1 oz
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
Cherry Dub BHA Toner with Salicylic Acid + Aloe Juice
Topicals
Clearly Clarifying & Calming Mist For Acne-Prone Skin
Skinfix
Barrier Balancing Water Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid
IMAGE Skincare
IMAGE Skincare, CLEAR CELL Clarifying Acne Spot Treatment, with Salicylic Acid, Targets Existing Acne Blemishes while Preventing New Blemishes from Forming, 0.5 oz
Bliss
Bliss Clear Genius Acne Spot Treatment – Maximum Strength 2% Salicylic Acid Shrinks Blemishes – Clean, Vegan, Cruelty-Free, 0.5 Fl Oz
La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser for Oily Skin, With Zinc Pidolate To Remove Excess Oil, Alcohol Free & Oil Free, Face Wash For Oily Skin, Dermatologist & Sensitive Skin Tested
First Aid Beauty