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Emollient

PHOSPHATIDIC ACID

Updated
88

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A natural phospholipid found in cell membranes — used as a skin-identical lipid for barrier support and emulsion stabilization. Inert and well-tolerated, with no notable cosmetic safety flags.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTEMULSION STABILISINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Natural phospholipid skin-identical lipid
  • Stabilizes liposomal/emulsion formulations
  • Skin barrier-supporting structure

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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