Carnitine PCA

AKA: L-Carnitine pyroglutamate

Synthetic

Amino Acid

Not Clean

Carnitine PCA is the carnitine salt of PCA

CAS #

-

Form

Powder

Functions

Not Reported

Strengthens Barrier

Antioxidant

Anti-Inflammatory

Traditional Use

A synthetic compound combining L-carnitine with pyrrolidone carboxylic acid developed for modern skincare. Designed to enhance skin conditioning and cellular support, this is a contemporary cosmetic ingredient with no traditional precedent.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dehydration

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR