A natural moisturizing ingredient that helps skin retain hydration and stay soft, smooth, and supple throughout the day.
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Phospholipids were first identified scientifically in the 19th century. Their use in cosmetics was developed in the 20th century as a modern ingredient to improve skin barrier function and enhance absorption of other skincare compounds.