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Is Phytosphingosine Glycolate vegan?

Phytosphingosine Glycolate

Phytosphingosine Glycolate is the glycolic acid salt of phytosphingosine, a sphingoid base used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent; phytosphingosine can be produced synthetically or derived from yeast fermentation or animal sources.

Also known as (2S, 3S, 4R)-2-Amino-1,3,4-octadecanetriol hydroxyacetate salt
INCI name Phytosphingosine Glycolate
CosIng ID 59382
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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