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 nameHYDROXYLATED LECITHIN
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number8029-76-3
EC number232-440-6
Prevalence6 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

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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