Hydrogenated Lecithin: Uses, Availability, and Alternatives in Cream Formulation
Question
I am developing a cream formulation and am interested in using Hydrogenated Lecithin.
- Is Hydrogenated Lecithin available for purchase?
- What is the recommended usage percentage for Hydrogenated Lecithin when used as a skin moisturizer?
- What are the primary functions of Hydrogenated Lecithin in cosmetic formulations?
- Are there any suitable substitutes for Hydrogenated Lecithin that offer similar benefits, particularly for enhancing ingredient absorption and stability?
Answer
Regarding your question about Hydrogenated Lecithin in your cream formulation, thank you for your inquiry and for including the helpful reply from our staff.
Yes, Hydrogenated Lecithin is available. We offer it in several purities:
- Hydrogenated Lecithin (50% Phosphatidylcholine)
- Hydrogenated Lecithin (70% Phosphatidylcholine)
- Hydrogenated Lecithin (95% Phosphatidylcholine)
Based on the product descriptions, Hydrogenated Lecithin is primarily used for encapsulating active ingredients. This process helps to increase the absorption, solubility, and stability of these ingredients in the formulation.
Additionally, as mentioned in the staff reply, Hydrogenated Lecithin can function as a skin moisturizer when used at a concentration of around 3%.
Regarding substitutes, finding a single ingredient that can fully replace all the functions of Hydrogenated Lecithin, particularly its ability to encapsulate and enhance the absorption and stability of other ingredients, is challenging. Depending on the specific goal you are trying to achieve in your formulation, other emulsifiers or skin conditioning agents might be considered, but they would likely not replicate the unique encapsulation properties of Hydrogenated Lecithin.
