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Pca Dimethicone
PCA Dimethicone is a silicone-based polymer with the chemical name 3-(4-carboxy-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)propyl methyl siloxane, polymer with dimethylsiloxane, trimethylsilyl-terminated (CAS #: 179005-03-9). It is a hybrid ingredient combining a pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (PCA) moiety with a dimethicone (silicone) backbone. It is listed under official CosIng functions as both a hair conditioning and skin conditioning agent.
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PCA Dimethicone functions as a conditioning agent for both skin and hair. The source does not provide detailed clinical benefit data beyond its official CosIng-listed functions of hair and skin conditioning.
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