Hydrogenated Lysophosphatidylcholine
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydrogenated Lysophosphatidylcholine is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of lysophosphatidylcholine
What does it do?
Hydrogenated Lysophosphatidylcholine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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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 Lysophosphatidylcholine 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 Lysophosphatidylcholine?
Hydrogenated Lysophosphatidylcholine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydrogenated Lysophosphatidylcholine is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of lysophosphatidylcholine
Is Hydrogenated Lysophosphatidylcholine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrogenated Lysophosphatidylcholine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrogenated Lysophosphatidylcholine do in cosmetic products?
Hydrogenated Lysophosphatidylcholine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, skin conditioning, 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