PHENOXYETHYL PCA is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
PHENOXYETHYL PCA
Safety grade: A
This is a laboratory-created humectant that works like a moisture magnet for your skin. It helps products retain water and keeps skin feeling soft and hydrated.
Phenoxyethyl PCA is used in cosmetics to attract and bind moisture to the skin, helping products feel hydrating and preventing water loss from the skin's surface.
Graded using: COSING.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Humectant ingredients
- GLYCERIN — Grade B
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL — Grade A
- SORBITOL — Grade A
- LACTIC ACID — Grade B
- BUTYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A
- SODIUM HYALURONATE — Grade A
- XYLITOL — Grade A