Description

Soy Lecithin Liquid is a natural emulsifier and is widely accepted in natural skincare formulations. Certified cruelty free and vegan friendly Part of a group of fat like substances called phospholipids which consists of fatty acids, glycerol and Vitamin B and E Natural water in oil emulsifier, penetration enhancer and a thickener Skin and hair conditioning properties Natural emollient, excellent for dry skin applications Boosts skin barrier powers and is super moisturising Often added to formulations as a penetration enhancer to improve the skin feel of the product

Ingredient profile

Soy Lecithin Liquid

Lecithin

Origin: India Colour: Yellow to brown	Extraction Method: Extracted from Soybeans. No GMO Odour: Characteristic

We go above and beyond to source our ingredients ethically to ensure the highest quality at a great price!

How to use

Recommended use
Between 0.5% - 10%

Recommended pH
4 – 8

Formulations
For water in oil emulsions, add lecithin in the oil phase and heat to around 70°C and gently stirred until fully dissolved. Heat the water phase to the same temperature (in a separate beaker) and then very slowly trickle the water phase into the oil/lecithin phase and homogenise for around 5 minutes. Once cooled add a preservative and let to stand for 24 hours to get the final consistency.

Solubility
Soluble in oil

Additional Information
Lecithin can be tricky to work with and can sometimes curdle or can separate when formulating. It is one of the hardest natural emulsifiers to work with and can take some practise to get it right.

Technical

Click here to download MSDS documentation.

Indications

This natural product cannot be guaranteed free from traces of nuts or other allergens. Seek medical advice before use if suffering from any medical conditions or allergies. Always conduct a patch test before using any new product.

Store in a cool dry place away from sunlight.

As our products are natural, the colour and odour may vary from batch to batch. We are continually improving our products and so on occasion the product you receive may differ slightly in appearance from images displayed on our website.