Ph
Phospholipids
PhospholipidsBarrier
Natural fats from soy or sunflower that soften skin and can carry other ingredients inside tiny bubbles of fat.
What it does
Phospholipids are the same kind of fat that makes up the outer layer of every cell, often taken from soy or sunflower lecithin. They soften skin, help oil and water mix, and can form tiny fat bubbles (liposomes) used to carry other ingredients.
Also known as
lecithin-derived lipids
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