Zinc Pca
What Zinc Pca is & what it does
A zinc salt of the skin's natural moisturizing factor that hydrates while helping balance oil and calm blemish-prone skin. It conditions with a light feel.
What does Zinc PCA do in skincare?
Zinc PCA is the zinc salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (PCA). In skincare and sunscreen formulas it is commonly used as a skin-conditioning agent and is often associated with helping manage the look of oily or shine-prone skin. PCA itself is related to the skin's natural moisturizing factors.
Is Zinc PCA safe?
Zinc PCA is used in cosmetic products as a skin-conditioning agent and is generally regarded as well tolerated at typical use levels. Individual skin responses can vary, so patch testing a new product is a sensible step. This is general information and not medical advice.
Is Zinc PCA vegan?
Zinc PCA is typically produced synthetically from zinc and PCA and contains no animal-derived components, so it is generally considered suitable for vegan formulations. Sourcing can vary by supplier, so brands with strict vegan standards may confirm origin with their manufacturer.
Sunscreens with Zinc Pca
We rate 69 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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BONAJOUR Ginger Aqua Relief Suncream
96/100
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ACO Sun Face Fluid Mattifying SPF 50
96/100
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Cliniderm Mattifying Fluid Sun Face Fluid Spf 50+
95/100
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ACO Sun Face Fluid Mattifying Spf 50+
95/100
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Bielenda Acne Remedium SPF 50
94/100
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Normon UC-Cure Spf 50+
93/100
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Maruderm SPF 50+ Karma Ve Yağlı Ciltler İçin Güneş Kremi
93/100
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Oil Control SPF50+
93/100
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Oil Control Gel Cream
92/100
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Biodermal Mattifying Spf 50
92/100