Pro-Max Age Renewal Advanced Serum
The PCA Skin Pro-Max Age Renewal Advanced Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 36 ingredients (29 low-risk) rates it Excellent (97/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polysilicone-11
(Film Forming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
(Plasticizer, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
(Adhesive, Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Binding, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Ethylene Brassylate
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pullulan
(Binding Agent, Film Forming, Binding) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
(Humectant) |
|
4
|
B
|
Lactic Acid
(Exfoliant, Fragrance, Humectant, Ph Adjuster, Skin Conditioning Agent Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Buffering Agent) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
Laureth-12
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Carnosine
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tricholoma Matsutake Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
(Anticaking Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
(Opacifying) |
|
|
|
ANIGOZANTHOS FLAVIDUS EXTRACT
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Porphyridium Cruentum Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Bacillus Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Acetyl Tripeptide-54 Amide
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Acetyl Tripeptide-74 Amide
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Palmitoyl sh-Tripeptide-1 Amide
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Palmitoyl sh-Tripeptide-3 Amide
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ergothioneine
(Antioxidant) |
