Hydroxylated Lecithin
Hydroxylated Lecithin is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 6 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | HYDROXYLATED LECITHIN |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 8029-76-3 |
| EC number | 232-440-6 |
| Prevalence | 6 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Sheet Masks 50%Toners 33.3%Essences 16.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Hydroxylated Lecithin do in skincare?
- Hydroxylated Lecithin functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Hydroxylated Lecithin allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Hydroxylated Lecithin?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sheet masks (50% of its uses).
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