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Hydroxylauroyl Phytosphingosine
AKA “RefChem:789524”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Hydroxylauroyl phytosphingosine
AKA: RefChem:789524
Skin Conditioning · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Ceramide
Not Clean
Dodecanamide, N-[2,3-dihydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadecyl]-2-hydroxy
Formula
C30H61NO5
Mol. Weight
515.80
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 ingredient combining lauric acid with plant-derived phytosphingosine developed for modern skincare. Designed to enhance skin barrier function by mimicking natural ceramides in contemporary cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR