Lysolecithin

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Lysolecithin is a widely used ingredient in cosmetics, personal care, and skincare formulations. Depending on its function, it may serve as a moisturizer, preservative, emulsifier, or active ingredient to enhance the overall effectiveness and performance of a product.

Lysolecithin (Wikipedia)

Lysophosphatidylcholines (LPC, lysoPC), also called lysolecithins, are a class of chemical compounds which are derived from phosphatidylcholines.

General chemical structure of lysophosphatidylcholines, where R is a variable fatty acid chain
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