Phytosphingosine Acetamide

Phytosphingosine Acetamide is a cosmetic ingredient used as an anti-seborrheic, antimicrobial agent. It is used in 2 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePHYTOSPHINGOSINE ACETAMIDE
FunctionANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Prevalence2 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Makeup Removers 50%Serums 50%

Frequently asked

What does Phytosphingosine Acetamide do in skincare?
Phytosphingosine Acetamide functions as an anti-seborrheic, antimicrobial agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Phytosphingosine Acetamide 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 Acetamide?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially makeup removers (50% of its uses).

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