Hydrogenated Lecithin
Also known as Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
“CIR Expert Panel says: safe as used in cosmetics.”
CIR determined Lecithin and Hydrogenated Lecithin safe as used in cosmetics (2001 final report; reaffirmed in 2020 updated phosphoglycerides assessment covering 17 phosphoglyceride ingredients). The 2001 report found these ingredients generally nontoxic, nonirritating, and nonsensitizing; the 2020 Expert Panel concluded the 17 phosphoglycerides including hydrogenated lecithin are safe in present practices of use and concentration. No skin sensitization or mutagenicity concerns identified.
Phospholipid emulsifier that stabilizes oil-in-water formulations
More oxidatively stable than unhydrogenated lecithin
Skin-conditioning activity; supports epidermal barrier function as a physiological phospholipid
Film-forming and moisturizing properties
- · Earlier 2001 assessment cautioned against use in products likely to be inhaled (inhalation data gap); 2020 assessment considered the available inhalation data sufficient
CIR Quick Reference Table (12/2017, revised 07/2018) — HYDROGENATED LECITHIN row: Finding=S, Citation=IJT 20(S1):21-45, 2001; Final repor…
“Hydrogenated Lecithin | S | | IJT 20(S1):21-45, 2001; Final report 03/2015 available from CIR”— QRT-122017revised072018.pdf, p. 58