Lipids are hydrophobic or amphiphilic small molecules. The functions of lipids include storing energy, signaling, and acting as structural components of cell membranes.

At Proscien, we research hydrophobic plant lipids for their nutritional, antioxidant, and emollient properties. They are present in our oil, butter, actives, and emollient product lines.

Amphiphilic lipids, such as lyotropic liquid crystals, aggregate to form structures of different shapes, known as "phases." These phases include a sphere of lipid molecules (micelle), pairs of layers that face one another (lamellar), a tubular arrangement (hexagonal), or various cubic phases, each of which provides unique structuring and viscoelastic properties.