Hydroxycaproyl Phytosphingosine
AKA “RefChem:789452”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Hydroxycaproyl phytosphingosine
AKA: RefChem:789452
Synthetic · Hair Conditioning | Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Ceramide
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight conditioning agent that helps smooth and soften both hair and skin, leaving them feeling hydrated and touchable.
Formula
C24H49NO5
Mol. Weight
431.60
CAS #
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Form
Powder
Plant-Derived
Botanical-Derived Synthetic. Typically derived from plant oils like coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils as the natural starting material. Synthesized through hydroxylation and acylation of phytosphingosine, a ceramide precursor naturally found in plants.
Function
Hair Conditioning | Skin Conditioning
Benefits
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic derivative combining a fatty acid with phytosphingosine (a plant-derived ceramide precursor) developed in recent decades for skincare products. Created to mimic the skin's natural ceramide structure and improve barrier function in modern cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR