A large group of lipids that are an essential component of every single cell membrane in the body. They have excellent emollient properties. Phospholipids are also utilized in the manufacturing of ‘fancy’ formulations such as liposomes.
Functions
Emollient,
Emollient
Emollients fill the micro-cracks in the skin and leave it feeling soft and pleasant to the touch. Emollients are often mistakenly perceived as moisturizing ingredients.
Emollient,
Emollient
Emollients fill the micro-cracks in the skin and leave it feeling soft and pleasant to the touch. Emollients are often mistakenly perceived as moisturizing ingredients.
Emulsifying
Emulsifying
Emulsifying – helps to mix water and oil together.
Emulsifying
Emulsifying
Emulsifying – helps to mix water and oil together.
Origin
Botanical,
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Botanical,
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Synthetic,
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Synthetic,
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Animal
Animal
Ingredients derived from animals (including birds, fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and insects) or produced by animals (e.g. dairy- and egg-derived ingredients, bee products, silk, pearls, etc.)
Animal
Animal
Ingredients derived from animals (including birds, fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and insects) or produced by animals (e.g. dairy- and egg-derived ingredients, bee products, silk, pearls, etc.)
Phospholipids are a large group of lipids that are an essential component of every single cell membrane in the body. Their molecules have a water-soluble phosphoric acid head and two oil-soluble tails made of fatty acids. They are isolated from various plant oils and have excellent emollient properties. Products containing phospholipids are reported to provide an extraordinary sensorial profile.
They can be used as emulsifying agents due to their chemical properties and are also utilized in the manufacturing of ‘fancy’ formulations such as liposomes - which are used to deliver active compounds into the deeper skin layers.
Science
1
CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). Safety Assessment of Lecithin and OtherPhosphoglycerides as Used in Cosmetics. International Journal of Toxicology2020, Vol. 39(Supplement 2) 5S-25S
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