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Is Potassium Lauroyl PCA vegetarian?

Potassium Lauroyl PCA

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Potassium Lauroyl PCA is the potassium salt of N-Lauroyl L-pyroglutamic acid, a synthetic amino acid-derived surfactant and skin conditioning agent.

Also known as N-Lauroyl L-Pyroglutamic Acid, Potassium Salt
INCI name Potassium Lauroyl PCA
CosIng ID 59231
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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