Is Lactoyl Phytosphingosine vegetarian?
Lactoyl Phytosphingosine
Lactoyl Phytosphingosine is a synthetic derivative of phytosphingosine, a sphingoid base, combined with lactic acid. Phytosphingosine can be produced from yeast fermentation or from plant sources, though some historical sourcing was animal-derived.
| Also known as | Propanamide, N-[2,3-dihydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadecyl]-2-hydroxy-, Propanamide, N-[2,3-dihydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadecyl]-2-hydroxy-, [1S-[1R*(R*), 2R*, 3S*]]- |
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| INCI name | Lactoyl Phytosphingosine |
| CosIng ID | 34834 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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