Caprooyl Phytosphingosine

Caprooyl Phytosphingosine is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 13 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameCAPROOYL PHYTOSPHINGOSINE
FunctionHAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number-
Prevalence13 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Serums 53.8%Body Lotions 7.7%Day Moisturizers 7.7%Eye Moisturizers 7.7%General Moisturizers 7.7%Makeup Removers 7.7%

Frequently asked

What does Caprooyl Phytosphingosine do in skincare?
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine functions as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Caprooyl Phytosphingosine allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Caprooyl Phytosphingosine?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (53.8% of its uses).

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