Ingredient glossary / Emulsifier
Lecithin
On the label: Lecithin · Emulsifier
What it is
A phospholipid from soy or sunflower; a natural emulsifier and the shell of liposomes.
Emulsifiers: Emulsifiers hold oil and water together so a cream stays a cream.
Wikidata: Generic term for amphiphilic substances of plant and animal origin. Q241595 →
In the research
559 PubMed papers mention it with skin, cosmetics or hair; the three most recent:
- Enhanced Topical Delivery of Berberine Chloride via Invasomal Gel: Ex vivo and In vivo Evidence of Antipsoriatic Efficacy · Current drug targets, 2026
- Exploring Dietary Supplements for Psoriasis Management: A Narrative Review · Psoriasis (Auckland, N.Z.), 2026
- Protective Effect of Soy Lecithin Liposomes in Oxazolone-Induced Dermatitis in a Mouse Model: A Comparative Evaluation · Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR, 2026
A paper is a paper, not a verdict: titles are listed so you can read them, and a study on cells or mice says little about a cream on a face.
Products whose label lists it
6 on the siteMatched from the ingredient list the supplier printed; the position in the list (first or thirtieth) is on each product page.
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