๐ฌ How It Actually Works
A type of lipid that makes up the cell membranes of all living things. In skincare, they act as excellent emollients and are used to create "liposomes" that deliver actives deeper.
๐ Why Your Skin Loves It
Hydrates the skin and drastically improves the penetration of active ingredients.
๐ก Pro Tip
If a product claims an active is "encapsulated," phospholipids are usually doing the work.
๐งช The Mixology Guide
Skincare is chemistry. Here is how Phospholipids interacts with other active ingredients on your shelf.
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Best Friends (Synergy)
No documented synergies yet.
โ ๏ธ Arch Enemies (Conflict)
Plays well with most ingredients.