{"product_id":"zinc-pca-powder-sebum-balancing-skin-scalp-care-active","title":"Zinc PCA Powder","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZinc PCA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a water-soluble cosmetic ingredient combining zinc with PCA (Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid). It is particularly suited to formulations for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoily, blemish-prone and combination skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as well as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003escalp-care products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis cosmetic-grade Zinc PCA is supplied as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite crystalline powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is easy to incorporate into the aqueous phase of cosmetic formulations and is suitable for toners, essences, serums, gels, leave-on lotions, cleansers, shampoos and scalp-care formulations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for oily, combination and blemish-prone skincare formulations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for scalp and hair-care formulations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater-soluble and easy to incorporate into the aqueous phase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNiacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid and Panthenol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for a wide range of leave-on and rinse-off cosmetic applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Usage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.1–1.0%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on application:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eToner \/ Essence: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.1–0.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSerum \/ Gel \/ Leave-on Lotion: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.2–1.0%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCleanser \/ Shampoo \/ Scalp Care: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.1–0.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZinc PCA is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewater-soluble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and also soluble in glycerin and propylene glycol. It is insoluble in the oil phase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewater phase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and dissolve fully in water or a suitable glycol before emulsification. For heated formulations, preferably incorporate during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecooling phase at ≤50–60°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The ingredient is stable below 60°C; prolonged heating above 70°C is not recommended. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Formulation pH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.5–6.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid formulating above \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH 7.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as zinc hydroxide precipitation may occur. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Niacinamide, most humectants, and common non-ionic and anionic surfactants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid high concentrations of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ephosphates, carbonates, strong chelating agents and highly alkaline raw materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as zinc salt precipitation may occur. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINCI:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Zinc PCA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAS No.:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15454-75-8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White crystalline powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water-soluble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptimal Formulation pH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4.5–6.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cosmetic Grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecool, dry place\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, protected from moisture, heat and direct light. Keep the packaging tightly sealed. Avoid storage alongside strong acids, alkalis and oxidising materials. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor cosmetic formulation use only. Not for direct consumption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Analysis (COA)       \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/2086\/7420\/files\/BYC_Lab_COA_Zinc_PCA_BYC-2026-001_PDF.pdf?v=1790442945\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVIEW PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafety Data Sheet (SDS)               \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/2086\/7420\/files\/BYC_Lab_SDS_Zinc_PCA_SDS-ZPCA-001_PDF.pdf?v=1790442945\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVIEW PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BYC Lab","offers":[{"title":"5g","offer_id":58893301416284,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10g","offer_id":58893301449052,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g","offer_id":58893301481820,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":58893301514588,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":58893301547356,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":58893301580124,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":58893301612892,"sku":null,"price":119.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/2086\/7420\/files\/freeflowingpowdersimage_2fda7c9f-e8d2-4de6-a5a0-1bda49106de0.png?v=1787614698","url":"https:\/\/byclab.co.uk\/products\/zinc-pca-powder-sebum-balancing-skin-scalp-care-active","provider":"BYC Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}