DEA-HYDROLYZED LECITHIN
Ingredient type:EMULSIFIANT
✨ Role: DEA-hydrolyzed lecithin is primarily used as an emulsifier in cosmetic formulations. It helps to blend oil- and water-based ingredients, ensuring a smooth, evenly distributed texture of the product. In addition to its role as an emulsifier, it can also have moisturizing benefits by strengthening the skin barrier.
Ingredient type: Emulsifier
⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use at usual concentrations. However, its safety must always be assessed in the context of the overall formula.
✨ Vegan: DEA-hydrolyzed lecithin may be of vegetable origin, but this depends on the source used by the manufacturer. It is advisable to check the specific origin.
✨ Worth knowing: Its low capacity to irritate the skin makes it suitable for a variety of skin types, but as with all DEA-containing ingredients, it's important to monitor levels of nitrosamines, which can be carcinogenic. Lecithin is often well tolerated by sensitive skin.
Present in: Often found in emulsions such as face creams, body milks and other moisturizers.
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