The ingredient, explained
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Hydrogenated Lecithin has published research relevant to cosmetic safety assessment.
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What it is and what it does
Hydrogenated lecithin is made by controlled hydrogenation of lecithin, a phospholipid mixture. It helps emulsions form and can help keep particles suspended in a cosmetic formula.
About this ingredient: CIR final report: Lecithin and hydrogenated lecithin ↗
A verified formulation role is not on file for this name.
A closer look
What the research shows
Safety assessment
The report evaluated animal and human irritation and sensitization, with leave-on concentration limitations and no substantiated safety for likely inhaled products.
What this does not tell us
Historical safety conclusion had route and concentration restrictions, concern about enhanced absorption of coingredients, and avoidance of nitrosamine-forming conditions. This is not efficacy evidence.
Sources for this summary. PubMed 11358109 ↗
Research review checked Oct 1, 2026
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Ingredient research is not proof that a product containing this ingredient works.
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Safety assessment
Final report on the safety assessment of Lecithin and Hydrogenated Lecithin. ↗
International journal of toxicology · 2001
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Products containing this ingredient
From the wider catalogue. Linked by the ingredient list, without an efficacy ranking.
Names and identifiers
- INCI name on ingredient lists
- HYDROGENATED LECITHIN
Sources for this ingredient record
- CIR final report: Lecithin and hydrogenated lecithin ↗ · Recorded Sep 30, 2026
- Official product ingredient declaration ↗ · Recorded Aug 15, 2026