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Skin Conditioning

MANGANESE PCA

Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Manganese salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (PCA). Acts as a skin-conditioning humectant; topical use is minor and considered safe at cosmetic levels.

Function

HUMECTANTMOISTURISINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning
  • Trace-element mineral support
  • Humectant from PCA

Known concerns

  • Limited public safety data
  • Manganese inhalation toxicity (not topical)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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