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HYDROXYBUTYROYL PHYTOSPHINGOSINE

85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Hydroxybutyroyl Phytosphingosine is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Hydroxybutyroyl Phytosphingosine is a hydroxylated fatty acid amide of phytosphingosine, belonging to the same bioactive sphingolipid family as several other naturally occurring skin lipids. It is not restricted on EU Annex II or III and carries no GHS hazard statements. Phytosphingosine derivatives are well-tolerated, support skin barrier homeostasis, and have documented anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity.

Skin benefits

  • Strengthens skin barrier function
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Antimicrobial
  • Supports ceramide synthesis

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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