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Is Methylsilanol PCA vegan?

Methylsilanol PCA

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Methylsilanol PCA is an organosilicon compound formed as the diester of methylsilanol and pyroglutamic acid (PCA), used as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent.

Also known as L-Proline, 5-oxo-, dihydroxymethylsilyl ester
INCI name Methylsilanol PCA
CosIng ID 35354
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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