Quick answer

Key benefits: Hydration.

Copper PCA

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L-Proline, 5-oxo-, copper salt (2:1)

Purpose

A synthetic skin-conditioning agent composed of the copper salt of PCA (Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid).

Rating

GOOD

Category

Humectant

INCI Purpose

HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING

Benefits

Hydration — Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

Alternative Names

At a Glance

Article

A synthetic skin-conditioning agent composed of the copper salt of PCA (Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid).

See: PCA

References

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