Lecithin

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INCI name

  • LECITHIN,

Alternative names

  • E 322,
  • Lecitina Vegetal,
  • Lecitin,

Origin

  • synthetic,

Definition

  • Lecithins. The complex combination of diglycerides of fatty acids linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid,

INCI function

  • antistatic,
  • emollient,
  • emulsifying,
  • skin caring,

Substance category

No information available

Characteristics

  • reduces static electricity by neutralizing the electrical charge on the surface
  • promotes the formation of intimate mixtures of immiscible liquids by changing their interfacial tension
  • makes the skin supple and smoothes it
  • keeps the skin in good condition
  • binds moisture

CAS-No.

  • 8002-43-5,

EINECS/EILINCS-No.

  • 232-307-2,

Studies, literature and statements

Wörterbuch der Kosmetik, page 164

Active ingredient similar to fat, which is found in all animal and plant cells, especially high contents in egg yolks, brain and spinal cord and in plant seeds. Soya lecithin shows a high contents of essential fatty acids, especially lineolic acid. Lecithin lowers the surface tension of water. In cosmetic preparations, it promotes resorption, absorption and penetration of the contents, works to soften and take fat out of the skin and the hair. It can be used in many ways in hair and skin care materials, among other things as well as a co-emulsifier and in addition is used for the manufacturing of liposomes.

Kursbuch Kosmetik, page 163

Moisture giving material, smoothing, maintenance. Good to care for dry skin, because lecithin is an outstanding moisture binder.

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