Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No specific safety concerns documented. Both ascorbate and PCA (pyrrolidone carboxylic acid) components are well-characterized and considered safe individually. Limited standalone safety data for the combined salt form. A magnesium salt combining ascorbic acid (vitamin C) with pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (PCA, a natural moisturizing factor component); designed to deliver antioxidant protection alongside hydration support; PCA is a key component of the skin's natural NMF (natural moisturizing ...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magnesium Ascorbate/PCA safe in cosmetics?
No specific safety concerns documented. Both ascorbate and PCA (pyrrolidone carboxylic acid) components are well-characterized and considered safe individually. Limited standalone safety data for the combined salt form. A magnesium salt combining ascorbic acid (vitamin C) with pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (PCA, a natural moisturizing factor component); designed to deliver antioxidant protection alongside hydration support; PCA is a key component of the skin's natural NMF (natural moisturizing ... The EU classifies Magnesium Ascorbate/PCA as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Magnesium Ascorbate/PCA allowed in the EU?
Magnesium Ascorbate/PCA EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Magnesium Ascorbate/PCA do in cosmetics?
Magnesium Ascorbate/PCA functions as: Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (complex salt/combination ingredient).
What is the Margin of Safety for Magnesium Ascorbate/PCA?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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