Is Hydroxycaproyl Phytosphingosine vegetarian?
Hydroxycaproyl Phytosphingosine
Hydroxycaproyl Phytosphingosine is a synthetic derivative of phytosphingosine, a sphingoid base, acylated with hydroxycaproic acid. It is used in skincare as a skin-conditioning and barrier-supporting ingredient; phytosphingosine can be produced synthetically or from yeast fermentation.
| Also known as | Hexanamide, N-[2,3-dihydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadecyl]-2-hydroxy, Octanamide, N-[2,3-dihydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadecyl]-2-hydroxy |
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| INCI name | Hydroxycaproyl Phytosphingosine |
| CosIng ID | 34485 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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