Phosphatidylcholine (and) Ascorbyl Palmitate (and) Tocopherol
Phosphatidylcholine (and) Ascorbyl Palmitate (and) Tocopherol 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 (and) Ascorbyl Palmitate (and) Tocopherol is an emulsifier that helps blend oil and water-based ingredients together to create a stable, uniform product.
Reference
Identifiers
No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.