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Data: Limited

Hydrogenated Lecithin

  • Products with this ingredient are allowed for use in EWG VERIFIED but must meet use restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data.
  • This ingredient's score is higher if used in product forms that are inhalable (e.g., sprays, powders) because of respiratory concerns. The score is lower if used in product forms that have lower risk of inhalation (e.g., solids, liquids)
  • This ingredient's score is higher if there is potential contamination from toxic impurities. The score will be lower if used in products that meet EWG’s contamination restrictions.

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Other Concerns

Use restrictions (low) and Contamination concerns (high)

SYNONYMS

● HYDROGENATED LECITHIN
● LECITHINS, HYDROGENATED
● LECITHIN, HYDROGENATED
● HYDROGENATED EGG YOLK PHOSPHOLIPIDS
● HYDROGENATED LECITHINS

This ingredient is not currently on EWG's Skin Deep Restricted or Unacceptable Lists.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Lecithin (q.v.).

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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foundation495 products
facial powder37 products
shaving cream3 products
facial cleanser36 products
toners/astringents32 products
concealer130 products
facial moisturizer/treatment246 products
serums & essences183 products
daily use with SPF101 products
around-eye cream59 products
body firming lotion14 products
eye shadow102 products
mask113 products
setting powder/spray20 products
Oils & Serums5 products
bronzer/highlighter63 products
moisturizer61 products
CC cream3 products
shampoo10 products
lipstick70 products
makeup primer27 products
lip gloss28 products
damaged skin treatment3 products
BB cream8 products
shaving cream (men's)1 products
oil controller1 products
mascara15 products
exfoliant/scrub16 products
hand sanitizer3 products
lip balm21 products
hand cream16 products
foot cleansing2 products
body spray3 products
conditioner12 products
baby shampoo1 products
baby soap1 products
baby lotion5 products
foot odor control1 products
Moisturizing Socks1 products
skin fading/lightener2 products
blush49 products
recreational sunscreen7 products
hair styling aid7 products
anti-aging22 products
Facial Sun Care3 products
hair treatment/serum6 products
cuticle treatment1 products
lip liner2 products
muscle/joint soreness1 products
brow liner2 products
hair color and bleaching5 products
pore strips1 products
detangler2 products
eye makeup remover1 products
foot moisturizer2 products
lubricant1 products
body oil2 products
Exfoliants1 products
Face Wipes1 products
makeup remover3 products
body wash/cleanser2 products
Eye Shadow Primers1 products
liquid hand soap2 products
bar soap1 products
lip plumper3 products
Under Eye Concealers1 products
after shave2 products
styling gel/lotion1 products
Eczema OTC1 products
sunless tanning1 products
Facial Cleansing Water1 products

Contamination concerns

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Chemical
NITROSAMINES

Enhanced skin absorption

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Penetration enhancerCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported 'as used' concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in productCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
Safety unknown for products that may be inhaledCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Use restrictions

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualificationsCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Distinction between safe conc in leave-on and rinse-offCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.


HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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WEIGHT-OF-EVIDENCE APPROACH

A product’s hazard score is not an average of the ingredients’ hazard scores. It is calculated using a weight-of-evidence approach that factors in all of the hazards or health impacts associated with the ingredients.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

NONE LIMITED FAIR GOOD ROBUST
Low Availability
Moderate Availability
High Availability
NONE

Ingredients have not been assessed.

LIMITED-FAIR

There is only a modest volume of research.

GOOD-ROBUST

Ingredients have been studied extensively.

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