Ingredient

phospholipids

Low risk

FunctionSkin-identical lipid

What it is — Phospholipids (INCI: Phospholipids) are skin-identical lipids — the same class of molecules that make up cell membranes and part of the skin's own barrier.

What it does — They help support and reinforce the skin's moisture barrier, contribute to a soft, conditioned feel, and are often used to help carry and stabilise other ingredients in a formula.

Typical use — They appear in moisturisers, serums, barrier-repair creams and liposomal delivery systems, as both a functional and supporting ingredient.

Who it suits / good to know — Suitable for most skin types, and often chosen for dry, sensitive or barrier-stressed skin. They pair naturally with ceramides, fatty acids and cholesterol.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: biocompatible barrier lipids that are non-irritating and well tolerated (EWG 1). This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

Why we grade it Low: Biocompatible barrier lipids, non-irritating and well tolerated (EWG 1).
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Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 0 DHALIORA products

Not currently in any DHALIORA product.

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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