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Zinc PCA

Synthetic

Safety Level

Safely

Max. concentration

1%

Carcinogenicity

0%

Allergy Factor

0%

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.