Sodium PCA
Humectant (skin's own NMF)
What is Sodium PCA?
A component of the skin's own natural moisturising factor. A lightweight humectant that helps skin hold water. Gentle and well tolerated.
In skincare terms, Sodium PCA is a hydrating ingredient that helps the skin attract and hold on to water.
What does it do?
Sodium PCA is primarily used for humectant (skin's own nmf).
Who it may suit
It is generally considered gentle and well tolerated by most skin types. It is widely used across products for all skin types.
Where you'll find it
In our catalogue, Sodium PCA appears in moisturisers, serums, sets, spf and more.
Also listed as
On an ingredients label (INCI), Sodium PCA may appear as: sodium pca, pca, arginine pca, saccharide isomerate, sodium lactate, betaine, ectoin.
Related ingredients
This is educational information, not medical advice. Skin reactions vary between individuals — patch test new products and consult a professional if you have specific concerns.
