Hydrogenated Lysolecithin
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydrogenated Lysolecithin is the product obtained by the controlled hydrogenation of Lysolecithin
What does it do?
Hydrogenated Lysolecithin is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Hydrogenated Lysolecithin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hydrogenated Lysolecithin?
Hydrogenated Lysolecithin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydrogenated Lysolecithin is the product obtained by the controlled hydrogenation of Lysolecithin
Is Hydrogenated Lysolecithin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrogenated Lysolecithin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrogenated Lysolecithin do in cosmetic products?
Hydrogenated Lysolecithin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010