Lysophosphatidic Acid
AKA “Monooleylphosphatidic acid, 1-Oleyllysophosphatidic acid, Oleoyl lysophosphatidic acid, 1-oleoyl-lysophosphatidic acid, 1-O-oleyllysophosphatidic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(phosphonooxy)propyl ester, LPA (lysophosphatidic acid)
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Lysophosphatidic acid
AKA: Monooleylphosphatidic acid, 1-Oleyllysophosphatidic acid, Oleoyl lysophosphatidic acid, 1-oleoyl-lysophosphatidic acid, 1-O-oleyllysophosphatidic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(phosphonooxy)propyl ester, LPA (lysophosphatidic acid)
Synthetic · Hair Conditioning | Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight conditioning agent that helps lock moisture into skin and hair, leaving them soft and smooth without feeling greasy.
Formula
C21H41O7P
Mol. Weight
436.50
CAS #
22002-87-5
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from glycerol and fatty acids, both obtained from natural oils or synthesized petrochemically. Produced through esterification and phosphorylation of glycerol and fatty acid precursors.
Function
Hair Conditioning | Skin Conditioning
Benefits
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern biochemical compound developed in the late 20th century for research and cosmetic applications. No traditional use exists; its cosmetic role is based on contemporary understanding of lipid biochemistry.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR