Hydrogenated Lysophosphatidylcholine
AKA “Hydrogenated Lysolecithin
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated lysophosphatidylcholine
AKA: Hydrogenated Lysolecithin
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Hydrogenated Lysophosphatidylcholine is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of lysophosphatidylcholine Science: Process: Catalytic Hydrogenation | Functions: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Phospholipids like lysophosphatidylcholine have natural presence in skin cell membranes and egg yolk. This ingredient was developed in modern times as a biomimetic compound to improve skin barrier function and cellular hydration in cosmetic products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR