Applications of Phospholipid to Cosmetics

Abstract

In this report, the properties of phospholipid both as a cosmetic material and as an emulsifier, the fine emulsion with phospholipid and the formulations utilizing molecular assembly with phospholipid are described. The chemical stability of phospholipid needs to be maintained by controlling its molecular structure, since it is derived from natural substances. Phospholipid worked as a useful emulsifier by adjusting the rate of PC, PE, PI, PS. Moreover, it was possible to prepare fine emulsions with a combination of phospholipid and non-ionic surfactant. Liposome and Sheet Lamellar Gel, which was based on lamellar structure, had unique properties and high skin effect.