N-Stearoyl-Dihydrosphingosine

N-Stearoyl-Dihydrosphingosine is a cosmetic ingredient used as a 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 nameN-STEAROYL-DIHYDROSPHINGOSINE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number-
Prevalence13 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Face Cleansers 23.1%Toners 23.1%Body Lotions 15.4%General Moisturizers 15.4%Eye Moisturizers 7.7%Night Moisturizers 7.7%

Frequently asked

What does N-Stearoyl-Dihydrosphingosine do in skincare?
N-Stearoyl-Dihydrosphingosine functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is N-Stearoyl-Dihydrosphingosine allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain N-Stearoyl-Dihydrosphingosine?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (23.1% of its uses).

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