Zinc PCA
SyntheticSafety Level
Safely
Max. concentration
Carcinogenicity
Allergy Factor
Category
Active Ingredients, Moisturizing Agents
Functions
Skin conditioner, Masks the smell, Hydration, Mitigation, Increases elasticity, Antiseptic, Antivykova, Normalizes secretion, Calming, Against dandruff, Antiacne
Description
Zinc PCA is a zinc salt of pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid. It helps control acne and reduce sebum secretion, helping the skin retain moisture. The mechanism of zinc's action on acne may still be a matter of discussion, but it seems there is agreement that this metal's salts reduce inflammation caused by bacteria, possibly by inhibiting an enzyme that catalyzes the production of dihydrotestosterone, a hormone that controls the activity of sebaceous glands. Zinc is also an antibacterial agent, and its salts are used to fight lupus.
