A phospholipid with a serine head group, used as a conditioning and emulsion-stabilising ingredient.
What it is
Phosphatidylserine is a phospholipid made of a glycerol backbone carrying two fatty acids and a phosphate group linked to the amino acid serine. It is a natural component of cell membranes. CosIng lists it as an emulsion-stabilising, hair-conditioning, skin-conditioning and skin-protecting ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums and other skin care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal the source of the raw material or its fatty acid composition.
Functions
- Emulsion stabilising
- Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Skin protecting
- Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.