Ingredient
Zinc PCA
Low risk
FunctionScalp Care
What it is — Zinc PCA is the zinc salt of PCA (pyroglutamic acid), combining a moisturizing factor with zinc.
What it does — It is valued for oil-controlling and soothing properties, helping oily or congested skin and scalp feel fresher and more balanced.
Typical use — Found in scalp tonics, oil-control serums and products for combination or blemish-prone skin.
Who it suits / good to know — Particularly aimed at oily or easily congested skin and scalp. Its role is cosmetic balance rather than any medical effect.
Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk as a well-tolerated sebum-regulating ingredient. This is general information, not medical advice; patch-test if sensitive.
Why we grade it Low: Low risk — well-tolerated sebum-regulating ingredient.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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