Zinc PCA helps regulate oil, calm visible redness, and support the skin barrier — for clearer, more composed skin.
Zinc PCA combines the soothing, sebum-modulating benefits of zinc with PCA (a natural moisturising factor) to help balance oil, reduce the look of congestion, and improve comfort. Matriskin pairs Zinc PCA with niacinamide, peptides, and biomimetic lipids for clear results with excellent daily tolerance.
How Zinc PCA Works in the Skin
Zinc helps moderate sebum activity and the appearance of inflammation, while PCA supports hydration dynamics in the stratum corneum. Together they help skin feel fresher, look calmer, and maintain a healthier barrier — without stripping.
- Oil regulation: helps normalise sebum for a more matte, refined look.
- Redness & comfort: visibly calms reactive, stressed skin.
- Barrier support: PCA aids moisture balance to reduce tightness.
- Pairs well: niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, peptides, ceramides.
Research Highlights
- Shine control: supports a more matte look and fewer midday touch-ups.
- Redness: helps moderate visible inflammation after daily stressors.
- Comfort: hydrates with PCA to offset the “stripped” feel from harsh cleansing.
Who Benefits
- Combination/oily skin concerned with shine and congestion.
- Reactive or redness-prone skin needing gentle daily balance.
- Post-breakout routines that require clarity plus comfort.
How to Use Zinc PCA
Use in cleansers, toners, or serums once or twice daily. Layer with niacinamide for balance, hyaluronic acid for hydration, and ceramide-rich moisturisers (like RL/3) to seal comfort. Always finish with sunscreen in the morning.
Matriskin Formulas with Zinc PCA (and pairing well)
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Contains: Zinc PCA
Osmolight A+SPS Control Cleanser
Balancing gel cleanser with Zinc PCA, niacinamide and calming agents to regulate oil, reduce the look of redness, and preserve comfort — clean, fresh, never stripped.
Key Complex: Zinc PCA + Niacinamide + Soothing Actives
Mechanism: Normalises sebum and calms reactivity while maintaining barrier comfort.
Clinical notes
- Users report reduced shine and redness within 10–14 days.
- Skin feels clean yet comfortable; no tight, stripped sensation.
- Helps maintain a healthier skin microbiota balance.
Contains: Zinc PCA
Vitamin C 5 Serum
Brightening antioxidant serum that pairs seamlessly with Zinc PCA routines — supports clearer tone while Zinc PCA manages shine and comfort.
Key Synergy: Stabilised Vitamin C + Zinc PCA routine compatibility
Mechanism: Brightens and defends; complements oil and redness balance.
HPR Purifying Mask
A deep-purifying, skin-refining mask that uses biomimetic minerals and balancing actives to reduce congestion, absorb excess oil, and visibly smooth skin without stripping or irritation.
Key Synergy: Zinc PCA + Sulfur Derivatives + Biomimetic Hydrators.
Mechanism: Purifies pores, regulates excess sebum, calms visible redness, and maintains barrier comfort during clarifying treatments.
Clinical Notes:
- Visible pore congestion reduced from the first use.
- Shine reduced and skin looks more matte within 7–10 days.
- Helps refine texture and minimise the look of enlarged pores.
- Users report clearer, fresher, more balanced skin with regular weekly use.
Zinc PCA helps regulate excess sebum, reduce visible redness, and support a balanced microbiome. It combines the oil-controlling benefits of zinc with the hydrating, barrier-friendly effects of PCA, making skin clearer, calmer, and less reactive.
Matriskin pairs Zinc PCA with peptides, hyaluronic acid, and biomimetic lipids to maximise clarity while maintaining hydration and tolerance. This balanced biotechnology approach improves oil control, calms redness, and protects the barrier without dryness.
Yes. Zinc PCA is clinically shown to reduce sebum activity and help calm inflammation associated with breakouts. It helps mattify the T-zone, minimise shine, and support a healthier skin environment without stripping or irritation.
Zinc PCA helps moderate inflammatory mediators that trigger flushing, irritation, or post-blemish redness. It reinforces the moisture barrier, making reactive skin feel more comfortable and balanced over time.
