- Comedogenic
- Not rated
- Irritancy
- 0 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Trigger
- Type
- Phospholipid
- INCI name
- Lecithin
- Also listed as
- Hydrogenated Lecithin, Soy Lecithin, Sunflower Lecithin
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
Acne-safe breakdown
Lecithin scores 0/5, so it is one of the ingredients acne-prone skin can use freely, though it is still a fungal-acne trigger. If a product containing it breaks you out, look at the other ingredients. Our scanner will flag them.
Products that contain Lecithin
- Minimalist Niacinamide 10% Face Serum
- CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum
- CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum
- Dot & Key Watermelon Cooling Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ With New-Age UV Filters
- Minimalist Alpha Arbutin 2% Face Serum
- Minimalist Ceramides 0.3% + Madecassoside Moisturizer
- Minimalist Salicylic Acid 2% Face Serum
- Minimalist Vitamin C 10% Face Serum
- The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
- Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum
- Anua Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum
- Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner
- Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream
- ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
- Round Lab Soybean Nourishing Cream
- SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream
- SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream
- Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer
Fungal-acne safe ingredients list
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lecithin comedogenic?
Lecithin has no standard rating on the comedogenic scale. It is, however, a fungal-acne trigger. A phospholipid emulsifier from soy or sunflower. It carries fatty acids that yeast can release, so it is usually listed as a fungal-acne trigger.
Is Lecithin safe for fungal acne?
No. Lecithin can feed Malassezia yeast, so people with fungal acne usually avoid it.
Does Lecithin cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.
What are other names for Lecithin?
On labels it can also appear as Hydrogenated Lecithin, Soy Lecithin, Sunflower Lecithin, Hydrogenated Lysolecithin or Lysolecithin.