Sodium Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid

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Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid, it appears as a clear liquid, in a 50% aqueous solution.

It is naturally present and abundant in the NMF (natural moisturizing factor) of our skin, helping it to have a healthy and hydrated appearance.

Acts as a natural humectant, moisturizer, antistatic and strengthener for skin and hair.

Benefits for the skin: with a high safety profile for skin and mucous membranes, it maintains the hydration and elasticity of the skin, eliminating the sensation of dryness and "skin tightening" typical of low humidity levels, making it silky and soft . The particular amino acid structure is in fact rich in hydrophilic functional groups capable of binding and retaining water.

Benefits for the hair: it has a strong moisturizing and conditioning action, improving the manageability of both wet and dry hair. It reduces frizz and has excellent antistatic properties, eliminating the tendency of the hair to become electrified at the end of the styling. It gives softness and discipline to curly and wavy hair, which is why it is often used in styling products and definition of curls. It can also be found in hair dyes.

It can also be found in other make-up products, such as foundations and lipsticks, or body care products such as creams, lotions, shower gels, bubble baths.