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Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
AKA “N-hexanoylphytosphingosine, N-HEXANOYL-PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, N-[(2S, Caprooyl phytosphingosine [INCI], N-hexanoyl-4-hydroxysphinganine”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Caprooyl phytosphingosine
AKA: N-hexanoylphytosphingosine, N-HEXANOYL-PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, N-[(2S, Caprooyl phytosphingosine [INCI], N-hexanoyl-4-hydroxysphinganine
Skin Conditioning · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Ceramide
Plant Oil
Clean
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine is the product obtained by the reaction of Caproic Acid and Phytosphingosine
Formula
C24H49NO4
Mol. Weight
415.6
CAS #
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Form
Powder
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic compound developed in the 21st century combining capric acid with phytosphingosine (a naturally occurring ceramide precursor found in plant sources). Designed to strengthen skin barrier function in contemporary skincare.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR