Ingredient

Lecithin

Low risk

FunctionEmulsifier

What it is — Lecithin (INCI: Lecithin) is an emulsifier. It is typically derived from soy or egg.

What it does — It is commonly used as an emollient and emulsifier derived from soy or egg.

Typical use — It is used in creams, lotions, milks and other water-and-oil blends to keep the phases evenly combined and stable over time. Without emulsifiers, the water and oil in a product would separate, so it is a quiet but essential part of the base.

Who it suits / good to know — Present at supporting levels rather than as an active. Generally low-irritation, though very sensitive users occasionally react to individual emulsifiers. There is nothing to 'use' about it directly; it simply helps the product hold together.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: naturally derived emollient with a well-established low-irritation safety profile. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

Why we grade it Low: Naturally derived emollient with a well-established low-irritation safety profile.
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Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 2 DHALIORA products

Dr.orga Alpine Rose Silicone-Free Damage & Color-Care Conditioner Dr.orga Alpine Rose Silicone-Free Damage & Color-Care ConditionerScreening 9.2 Lacelltix Skin Recovery Pepta Tox Ampoule Lacelltix Skin Recovery Pepta Tox AmpouleScreening 9.3
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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