Phosphatidylcholine

A special emulsifying lipid used to create delivery spheres called liposomes.
Functions
Origin
Phosphatidylcholine

Overview

Phosphatidylcholine is the most common phospholipid in the cell membranes of the body.

In skincare, it is used as a building block of the special delivery spheres called liposomes, which have the ability to deliver active ingredients into the deeper layers of the skin.

It is usually produced from soybeans and can be used to create and stabilize emulsions.

Science

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Fujii M, Shiozawa K, Watanabe Y, Matsumoto M. Effect ofphosphatidylcholine on skin permeation of indomethacin fromgel prepared with liquid paraffin and hydrogenated phospholipid.Int J Pharm. 2001;222(1):57-64.