The ingredient narratives reshaping clean beauty.
Hydrogenated Lecithin
aka hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine · lecithin HP · hydrogenated soy lecithin
A skin-identical phospholipid emulsifier and moisturiser used in spray formulations and emulsion systems. Its structural similarity to cell membrane phospholipids supports barrier-compatible emulsification.
- Skin-identical phospholipid — structurally analogous to cell membrane components
- Emulsification at low concentrations
- Moisturising and barrier-support function
- Stabilises emulsions and dispersions
- Biodegradable and biocompatible
- Spray mist formulations
- Liposomal encapsulation vehicles
- Emulsion stabilisation
- Serum-gel hybrids
- Sunscreen emulsions
Hydrogenation improves oxidative stability vs. non-hydrogenated lecithin. Compatible with most aqueous and oil-phase ingredients. Supports creation of lamellar liquid crystal emulsion structures. pH 4–8 effective range.
More expensive than conventional emulsifiers. Sourced primarily from soy or sunflower — cross-reactivity risk for soy-allergic individuals using soy-derived lecithin is theoretical but not clinically documented at cosmetic use levels.
Strongly accepted in clean beauty as a natural, skin-identical emulsifier. Soy and sunflower sources are well-regarded in clean formulation.
The ingredient narratives reshaping clean beauty.
Hydrogenated Lecithin
aka hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine · lecithin HP · hydrogenated soy lecithin
A skin-identical phospholipid emulsifier and moisturiser used in spray formulations and emulsion systems. Its structural similarity to cell membrane phospholipids supports barrier-compatible emulsification.
- Skin-identical phospholipid — structurally analogous to cell membrane components
- Emulsification at low concentrations
- Moisturising and barrier-support function
- Stabilises emulsions and dispersions
- Biodegradable and biocompatible
- Spray mist formulations
- Liposomal encapsulation vehicles
- Emulsion stabilisation
- Serum-gel hybrids
- Sunscreen emulsions
Hydrogenation improves oxidative stability vs. non-hydrogenated lecithin. Compatible with most aqueous and oil-phase ingredients. Supports creation of lamellar liquid crystal emulsion structures. pH 4–8 effective range.
More expensive than conventional emulsifiers. Sourced primarily from soy or sunflower — cross-reactivity risk for soy-allergic individuals using soy-derived lecithin is theoretical but not clinically documented at cosmetic use levels.
Strongly accepted in clean beauty as a natural, skin-identical emulsifier. Soy and sunflower sources are well-regarded in clean formulation.