Sodium PCA is an ingredient responsible for attracting moisture from the deeper layers of the skin and locking it at the top layer to provide deep hydration. Sodium PCA leaves the skin feeling supple and healthy. It has the ability to reduce fine lines and wrinkles that appear on the skin with age.
Sodium PCA can be found in plant tissues. Coming to plant based Sodium PCA, it is actually the sodium salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid which is a natural derivative of amino acid. Sodium PCA is naturally derived and can also be obtained from oils and fruits. That said, Sodium PCA can also be made synthetically.
Sodium PCA is safe for skin and hair. It does not have any common side effects like skin irritation and shows no risk for use during pregnancy.