Ingredient
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
Low risk
FunctionBarrier Lipid
What it is — Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine (INCI: Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine) is a stabilized phospholipid (lecithin-type) barrier lipid, which can also help form liposomes.
What it does — It is commonly used to help reinforce the skin's moisture barrier, soften the surface and carry other ingredients.
Typical use — Found in serums, creams and barrier- or delivery-focused formulas.
Who it suits / good to know — Suits most skin types, especially drier or barrier-focused routines, and pairs well with ceramides and other lipids.
Safety — Graded low risk as a skin-compatible barrier lipid. This is general information, not medical advice.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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