Phytosphingosine
Phytosphingosine is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | PHYTOSPHINGOSINE |
| Function | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 554-62-1 |
| Prevalence | 541 products (0.58% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 720 |
Used in
General Moisturizers 25%Serums 17.2%Face Cleansers 10%Facial Treatments 5.2%Toners 5%Body Lotions 4.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Phytosphingosine do in skincare?
- Phytosphingosine functions as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is 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 Phytosphingosine?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (25% of its uses).
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