Hydroxycaproyl Phytosphingosine

AKA “RefChem:789452, SCHEMBL31103643”

Skin Conditioning

Ingredient Facts

Hydroxycaproyl phytosphingosine

AKA: RefChem:789452, SCHEMBL31103643

Skin Conditioning · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Ceramide

Plant Oil

Clean

Hexanamide, N-[2,3-dihydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadecyl]-2-hydroxy

Formula

C24H49NO5

Mol. Weight

431.60

CAS #

-

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 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.