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Liquid Lecithin (Phosphatidylcholine)

Product details

 

CAS#: 8002-43-5

Source: Non- GMO  Soybean

Appearance: liquid

Solubility: Emulsifies oil and water.

Suggested percentage:0.5% to 3%

 

Storage: Cool, dry place. Do not freeze. Keep away from light and moisture!
Country of origin: China

About Lecithin

 

Lecithin is a waxy like ingredient derived from soybeans. It acts as an skin conditioning agents, emulsifier and thickening agent for both food and cosmetic products.  It is a safe and natural product.

 

 

Lecithin is a safe and natural emulsifier

 

"Only a limited number of emulsifiers is commonly regarded as safe to use for parenteral administration, of which the most important are Pluronic F68® (Poloxamer 188), Tween 80® (Polysorbate 80) and lecithin. Compared with its synthetic alternatives, lecithin can be totally biodegraded and metabolised, since it is an integral part of biological membranes, making it virtually non-toxic." Source: "Lecithin - an Emulsifier for Parenteral Use", dissertation by Christoph Wabel

Liquid Lecithin (Phosphatidylcholine) is a natural emulsifier. In DIY skin care recipes it is often used for that purpose, and also for UV protection. Lecithin is an ingredient that can be used alone or with Polysorbate 80.

DISCLAIMER:Any statements about products sold by BulkActives have not been evaluated by the FDA.  Products sold by BulkActives are not intended to be used as nutritional supplements. Products sold by BulkActives are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Liquid Lecithin
(Phosphatidylcholine)





Phosphatidylcholine

(Lecithin) in skin care:

 

  • natural emulsfier
  • sun damage protection
Lecithin / phosphatidylcholine in skin care - research

 

Topically applied Lecithin / phosphatidylcholine may:

 

  • prevent or reduce UVA and UVB sun damage: [1]

 

 

References (full abstracts here)

 

1: Cho S, Kim HH, Lee MJ, Lee S, Park CS, Nam SJ, Han JJ, Kim JW, Chung JH. Phosphatidylserine prevents UV-induced decrease of type I procollagen and increase of MMP-1 in dermal fibroblasts and human skin in vivo. J Lipid Res. 2008 Jun;49(6):1235-45. Epub 2008 Mar 12. PubMed PMID: 18337615.