Emollient ingredient
Octyldodecyl PCA
An ester of octyldodecanol and pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (PCA) used as a rich emollient and skin-conditioning agent that combines the lubricating properties of a fatty ester with the moisturizing moiety of PCA.
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Benefits
- ✓Rich, skin-compatible emolliency
- ✓PCA moiety provides mild humectant/skin-conditioning effect
- ✓Smooth, luxurious skin feel
Watch for
- ⚠Generally well tolerated; low sensitization potential
