Zinc PCA

What Is Zinc PCA?

The ‘PCA’ in Zinc PCA stands for Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid which is a natural compound that is known for its skin tightening properties. Zinc PCA is a water-soluble zinc salt that is derived from PCA, a naturally occurring amino acid that is present in the skin. This active ingredient is used in a wide range of topical skin care products and acne treatments as well as moisturisers.


Skin Benefits Of PCA

Zinc PCA is a powerful ingredient, with multiple benefits for skin, which is why it can be found in a selection of our skin care products. The benefits of Zinc PCA include:

  • Fantastic ingredient for those with oily skin
  • Controls oil production and mattifies the skin
  • Highly effective at treating and reducing skin breakouts and blackheads
  • Promotes skin healing
  • Effectively penetrates the skin to maintain skin hydration level



Zinc PCA And Acne

Zinc PCA is a great skincare ingredient for those who suffer with acne or spot prone skin. This is because Zinc PCA has anti-inflammatory properties and so will help to reduce any swelling and redness around your breakouts.

Zinc PCA also helps to to control the amount of oil your skin produces whilst its antibacterial properties help to limit the amount of acne causing bacteria which could lead to further breakouts. The above benefits also make Zinc PCA not only a great ingredient for those who suffer with persistent breakouts but also if you tend to get hormonal breakouts.


Why We Use Zinc PCA

“Zinc PCA is a great skincare ingredient for those who suffer with acne or spot prone skin. This is because Zinc PCA has anti-inflammatory properties and so will help to reduce any swelling and redness around your breakouts. Zinc PCA also helps to to control the amount of oil your skin produces whilst its antibacterial properties help to limit the amount of acne causing bacteria which could lead to further breakouts.” - Shelley Martin, Co Founder & New Product Development Lead

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Who Zinc PCA Is Best For

Those suffering from oily and breakout-prone skin benefit from this ingredient most as Zinc PCA helps to control oil production, mattifying the skin and reducing blackheads and breakouts.


Before And After Using Zinc PCA

The below photo is a real customer before & after photo after just three weeks using SKINICIAN Zinc PCA-containing products. To find out more about the products used to achieve these results, click here.

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