Common Name(s): Cosmetic ingredient,functional cosmetic active,skin care

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides documented functional activity from potassium olivoyl pca.

Why It's Used: Potassium olivoyl pca contributes established cosmetic function from its characteristic chemical structure and physicochemical properties.

How It Works: Chemical structure provides documented cosmetic function. safety: established in cosmetic science literature and regulatory review. use: standard cosmetic concentrations.

Typically Found In: Skin care formulations

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient – cosmetic active

Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning

Application Areas:

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–10%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required

Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required

Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: the record's own source_notes does not assert a non-animal origin, or instructs the reader to verify with the supplier; "yes" asserts knowledge the record does not hold. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1–2.

Works Well With: Standard skincare actives

Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Potassium olivoyl pca provides documented cosmetic activity through its characteristic mechanism. established in cosmetic science literature with regulatory review supporting safety at standard formulation concentrations.

Last Verified: 2026-03-12

Primary Sources: Cosing database,potassium olivoyl pca technical literature