Sphingolipids

Sphingolipids is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 110 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 2,519 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameSPHINGOLIPIDS
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING
CAS number85116-74-1
EC number285-526-0
Prevalence110 products (0.12% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Scientific studies2,519 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches4,400

Used in

Serums 19.1%General Moisturizers 18.2%Toners 12.7%Facial Treatments 5.5%Night Moisturizers 5.5%Face Cleansers 4.5%

Frequently asked

What does Sphingolipids do in skincare?
Sphingolipids functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sphingolipids allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Sphingolipids?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (19.1% of its uses).

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