Humectant

Polyglyceryl-3 PCA

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-3 PCA
CAS Not assigned (ester of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid and polyglycerin-3)
Polyglyceryl-3 PCA is the ester formed the reaction of Polyglyceryl-3 with PCA
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Humectant; skin-conditioning agent. PCA is pyroglutamic acid, a natural moisturizing factor component.
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Polyglyceryl-3 PCA is the ester formed the reaction of Polyglyceryl-3 with PCA

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
Not assigned (ester of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid and polyglycerin-3)
INCI
POLYGLYCERYL-3 PCA
Category
Humectant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026