PCA Glyceryl Oleate

What is it?

PCA Glyceryl Oleate is a naturally derived ingredient obtained from plant-based fatty acids (such as olive or coconut oil) and glutamic acid, an amino acid naturally found in the skin. It belongs to the group of skin-identical lipids and is valued for its emollient, moisturizing, and conditioning properties.

What does it do in cosmetics?

This multifunctional ingredient supports both skin and hair care:

Rehydrates and protects: helps restore the skin's hydrolipidic film, reducing dryness and the tight-skin feeling after cleansing.

Skin-conditioning agent: leaves the skin soft, smooth, and elastic, improving its appearance.

Gentle on the skin: well tolerated by sensitive or reactive skin, making it ideal in gentle cleansers for face, body, and baby care.

Hair-conditioning: in hair products like shampoos and conditioners, it improves detangling, leaving hair softer, shinier, and more nourished.

Thanks to its affinity with the skin’s natural structure, PCA Glyceryl Oleate is widely used in moisturizing and soothing formulations, helping make cleansers gentler and more skin-friendly.

Fun fact

PCA Glyceryl Oleate is biodegradable and eco-friendly, and often found in organic-certified products thanks to its ability to enhance texture and skin feel without compromising gentleness.