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N-HYDROXYPENTADECANOYL PHYTOSPHINGOSINE

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A pseudo-ceramide that mimics natural skin barrier lipids to help reinforce the stratum corneum. Considered safe by class analogy with phytosphingosines; data is proprietary.

Skin benefits

  • Pseudo-ceramide barrier support
  • Helps maintain stratum corneum lipids
  • Skin-conditioning emollient effect

Known concerns

  • Limited public cosmetic safety data
  • Manufacturer-specific synthetic
  • Cost-driven low-use concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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