Lecithin
Lecithin
Is Lecithin safe in skincare?
CIR safe as used
Based on
- Reference: European Commission
Safe as used · Common emulsifier. Not listed in the EU prohibited or restricted annexes. Role-level default; per-ingredient literature check still pending.
- Reference: Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
Safe as used · CIR report 686 conclusion
Is Lecithin classified as a carcinogen?
Only four bodies count here: IARC, EU CLP, US NTP and California Prop 65.
Not classified by IARC, EU CLP, US NTP, or California Prop 65.
How is Lecithin regulated?
Cosmetic ingredient
Not found on any prescription-drug, professional-treatment, or US OTC monograph list, so it is treated as a cosmetic ingredient. This is a passive default ("not on any known restricted list"), not an individually verified positive finding.
Products that list this ingredient
684 products in our catalog list this ingredient. Here are the 12 with the most reviews.
- PERIPERA[7colors] PERIPERA Speedy Skinny Brow
- Estée LauderAdvanced Night Repair Multi-Recovery Complex Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Peptides
- Estée LauderAdvanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum Duo with Hyaluronic Acid
- COLORGRAM[7colors] COLORGRAM All In One Aegyo-sal Maker
- RODAN + FIELDSActive Hydration Face Serum With Hyaluronic Acid
- Particle for MenParticle Face Cream For Men
- Heart Percent[10colors] Heart Percent Dote On Mood Lip Pencil
- RODAN + FIELDSActive Hydration Bright Eye Complex
- ELEMISPro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
- ELEMISPro-Collagen Naked Cleansing Balm
- ELEMISPro-Collagen Original Cleansing Balm
- THE SAEM[7colors] THE SAEM Cover Perfection Concealer Pencil
Sources (2)
- Reference: European Commission
- Reference: Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
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Green does not mean right for you. Skin and allergies differ from person to person. Treat the color as a starting point.