Soy lecithin (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Soya lecithin

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Soya lecithin (Lecithinum ex soya) is obtained from the seeds of Glycine max, soya. Soy lecithin consists of about 40-50% phosphatidylcholine, about 10% colaminkephalin (phosphatidylethanolamine); further phosphatidylinositol, unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E.

Soy lecithin is used in cosmetic formulations. The mixture acts as an emulsifier (surface-active substance which is used in cosmetic products as an additive to combine 2 immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - to one emulsion).

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Soy lecithin is the basic substance for the production of liposomes.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer