Phosphatidylcholine (Lecithin
Phosphatidylcholine (Lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend oil and water-based ingredients together to create a stable, uniform product.
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose
Function
Principal phospholipid emulsifier and bilayer-forming material for cosmetic delivery systems. Sourced from soybean, sunflower, or egg lecithin. Forms liposomal vesicles for delivery of hydrophilic actives (vitamin C, caffeine) and lipophilic actives (CoQ10, vitamins A/E). Commercial purity grades range from ≥45% PC (lecithin fractions) to ≥94% PC (high-purity PHOSPHOLIPON 90 G type). COSMOS-approved non-GMO sunflower variants available.
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details
Description
Phosphatidylcholine (Lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend oil and water-based ingredients together to create a stable, uniform product.
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Identifiers
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