Products with Sodium PCA
Sodium PCA is a humectant the skin produces on its own, and it appears in twelve products across our shelves.
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A Humectant Your Skin Already Makes
Sodium PCA belongs to what is often called natural moisturizing factor — the mix of small water-binding molecules sitting in the outermost layer of skin. Adding it back topically helps skin hold onto water, and because it is so lightweight it suits toners and thin serums where a heavier humectant would feel tacky.
Look for it in Revision Skincare HA HydraSerum+, in toners such as Obagi Nu-Derm Toner and Obagi C-Balancing Toner, and in richer treatments including SkinBetter Science Trio Luxe Moisture Treatment. Revision Skincare, Obagi and SkinBetter Science lean on it most.
How does sodium PCA compare to hyaluronic acid?
Both draw water, but sodium PCA is a much smaller molecule with a different feel, so formulators commonly use the two together rather than choosing between them.
How to shop at ELLEMES
Humectants do their best work when something seals them in, so pair anything from this page with a moisturizer. We are an authorized retailer for each brand listed.
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Featured Products with Sodium PCA Reviews
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