CHITOSAN PCA 30 g

Chitosan - protective and moisturising ingredient for skin and hair

Chitosan PCA (Chitosan) is a natural polymer derived from raw materials of marine origin, chitin or the exoskeleton of molluscs. Thanks to its film-forming properties, when applied to the skin or hair, it has a protective and moisturising effect, giving the final products exceptional sensory characteristics. While PCA, or pyroglutamic acid, is the main component of the natural moisturising factor (NMF) needed to maintain the hydration of the stratum corneum. Chitosan PCA combines the positive characteristics of these two active substances in one product with a cosmetic action similar to that of hyaluronic acid.

Component characteristics and usage

INCI: Chitosan PCA

Origin: animal, synthetic.

pH: 3.50 - 4.50

Dosage: 1-8%

Daily skin care products: 3-5%

• Lifting products: 5-8%
• Eye care products: 3-8%
• Hair care products: 3-8%
• Intimate care products: 3-8%.

Solubility: at temperatures not exceeding 40°C.

Speciality of use: well compatible with products whose pH does not exceed 6. Possesses cationic properties. May not be compatible with strong anionic systems. Not compatible with thickeners such as carbomer, caragenan and alginates.

Storage: in a dark, dry place in a tightly closed container at a temperature of 15-30C. Protect from moisture and direct sunlight.

Useful properties in cosmetics

Chitosan is a natural polymer, which is produced from raw materials of marine origin - chitin or the exoskeleton of molluscs. Applied to the skin or hair, it has a protective and moisturising effect and gives finished products exceptional sensory characteristics. Chitosan PCA, with its positive charge, interacts with the negative charge of the skin and hair, improving bio-adhesion and showing protective and moisturising characteristics.

Chitosan PCA has numerous properties: cleansing, long-lasting moisturising, restoring pH balance, protection. Moreover, Chitosan PCA can have an instant lifting effect, smooth fine lines and reduce the depth of wrinkles. Studies have shown that continuous use of cosmetics containing chitosan PCA increases skin water absorption by 140% in 8 days.

Use in hair cosmetics

Also chitosan PCA is an excellent ingredient that perfectly moisturises, has conditioning properties, covers the hair with a light protective film, smooths its structure, due to which the hairstyle will always be very neat. This is all due to the fact that chitosan itself has several times greater water-holding capacity compared to low-molecular compounds used for this purpose in the composition of hair cosmetics. The retained water increases the electrical conductivity of the hair surface, inhibits the accumulation of electrostatic charges, and the simultaneous presence of cationic groups leads to a strong effect of removing negative charges from the hair surface through neutralisation, as a result, chitosan has more pronounced antistatic properties than other surface-active substances.
 

Use in face and body cosmetics

Chitosan PCA moisturises our skin by adhering to skin cells, forming a thin, invisible and insensible film that provides an excellent moisture retention coating that allows the skin to breathe freely. Also, thanks to its absorption properties, the protective film extracts moisture from the environment and saturates the upper layers of the epidermis with it. It protects our skin from aggressive factors, increases its resistance to ultraviolet radiation.
 

Main properties of Chitosan

• lifting effect
• moisturising effect
• protective effect
• improves sensory
• characteristics of the product
• increases viscosity and stability
• protects and moisturises hair
• gives shine to hair protects coloured hair from breakage and fixes colour.
   

Use in recipes

• Products for eye contour
• Products for face and body
• Products for intimate hygiene (as moisturiser)
• Products for hair and scalp.

Handmade cosmetics recipes and reviews

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