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Is Inositol Hexa-PCA vegan?

Inositol Hexa-PCA

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Inositol Hexa-PCA is the hexaester of myo-inositol with pyroglutamic acid (PCA), used as a humectant and moisturizing agent in cosmetics.

Also known as L-Proline, 5-oxo-, hexaester with myo-inositol
INCI name Inositol Hexa-PCA
CosIng ID 34575
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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