Zinc PCA 5 g

Zinc PCA functional ingredient for balancing and cleansing cosmetic formulations

Zinc PCA is a functional cosmetic ingredient formed as a complex of zinc and pyrrolidone carboxylic acid and is widely used in modern cosmetic and dermatological formulations. The ingredient is compatible with aqueous systems, gels and emulsions, making it suitable for a wide range of formulation types. Zinc PCA is used in skin care, body care and scalp care products as well as in hair care formulations. The ingredient integrates easily into formulation systems and is used in laboratory development, private label production and industrial manufacturing. Its stability and reproducibility make it suitable for scalable production processes.

Properties and formulation behavior

Within cosmetic formulations Zinc PCA contributes to lightweight and balanced textures. In toners and aqueous systems it supports clarity and even distribution of components. In gels it helps form uniform structures with smooth application. In creams and emulsions it contributes to formulation stability. In scalp care products it supports the development of lightweight compositions.

Applications across industries

Zinc PCA is used in cosmetic manufacturing in cleansing gels, serums, toners, creams and emulsions. In hair care it is incorporated into shampoos, conditioners, masks and scalp care products. In SPA applications it is used in body care formulations. In pharmaceutical development it is used as a formulation component. In functional product development it is incorporated into complex systems. The ingredient is suitable for private label development, contract manufacturing and large scale industrial production.

Recipe for cleansing skin gel

Distilled water — 65 ml
Chamomile hydrosol — 20 ml
Glycerin — 7 ml
Zinc PCA — 2 g
Mild surfactant — 10 ml
Panthenol — 2 ml
Cosmetic preservative — 1 ml

Preparation process

Distilled water is combined with chamomile hydrosol to form the aqueous base. Glycerin is added and mixed until evenly distributed. Zinc PCA is incorporated and dissolved completely. A mild surfactant is then added and mixed to form a gel structure. Panthenol is introduced and mixed until homogeneous. The preservative is added at the final stage and the formulation is mixed until a stable cleansing gel suitable for cosmetic manufacturing is obtained.