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Carnitine PCA
AKA “
Carnitine PCA, L-Carnitine pyroglutamate
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Ingredient Facts
Carnitine pca
AKA: L-Carnitine pyroglutamate
Ingredient · Not Reported · EWG: 4
WHAT IS IT?
Synthetic
Amino Acid
Not Clean
Carnitine PCA is the carnitine salt of PCA
CAS #
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Form
Powder
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WHAT'S IT DO?
Functions
Not Reported
Strengthens Barrier
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Traditional Use
A synthetic compound combining L-carnitine with pyrrolidone carboxylic acid developed for modern skincare. Designed to enhance skin conditioning and cellular support, this is a contemporary cosmetic ingredient with no traditional precedent.
Skin Types
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all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
IS IT SAFE?
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA
✔ permitted
EU
⚠ restricted
JAPAN
⚠ restricted
CANADA
⚠ restricted
Regulatory Agencies
EWG
CIR
FDA
EU COSING
Health Canada
WHAT'S THE PROOF?
Carnitine PCA
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR