INCI name

PHOSPHOLIPIDS

Phospholipids

Lipids containing phosphate, used as conditioning agents.

What it is

Phospholipids are lipids with a phosphate-containing group, a class to which lecithin also belongs. CosIng lists them as skin-conditioning agents.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, lotions and liposome-based 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, which can be, for example, soy, sunflower or egg.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (188)

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