murphyLecithin
AKA: Lecithin [NF], Granulestin, Ovovitellin, Phospholutein, Gliddex, Kelecin, Lecithine, Alcolec S
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Lipid
Not Clean
OriginNative to United States. Derived from soy, sunflower seeds, or egg yolks, lecithin is a naturally occurring phospholipid compound. Extracted through mechanical pressing or solvent extraction, then purified for cosmetic formulation.
A complex mixture of phospholipids, glycolipids, triglycerides, phosphatidylcholines, phosphatidylethanolamines, and phosphatidylinositols.
Formula
C42H80NO8P
Mol. Weight
758.10
CAS #
8002-43-5 / 8030-76-0 (soybean)
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antistatic
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Reduces Static
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
Emulsifier
Reduces Flyaways
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Human test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 329)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
4 studies / 1 irritating / 1 mixed / 2 not irritating / reactions minimal to moderate (CIR 329 and 686)
Mixed Sensitization Results
4 studies / 1 mixed / 3 not sensitizing / plus 2 case reports (CIR 329 and 686)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
12 studies / 4 irritating / 8 not irritating / reactions minimal to moderate (CIR 329 and 686)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.00000008–50%
Rinse-off0.0000008–11.5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2014 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR