Hydroxycaproyl Phytosphingosine
Hydroxycaproyl Phytosphingosine is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 2 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | HYDROXYCAPROYL PHYTOSPHINGOSINE |
| Function | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | - |
| Prevalence | 2 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Body |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Body Lotions 50%Face Cleansers 50%
Frequently asked
- What does Hydroxycaproyl Phytosphingosine do in skincare?
- Hydroxycaproyl Phytosphingosine functions as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Hydroxycaproyl 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 Hydroxycaproyl Phytosphingosine?
- It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body lotions (50% of its uses).
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