INCI · other · CIR review pending · used in 1 products
Tetraacetylphytosphingosine
Tetraacetylphytosphingosine is the tetraester of acetic acid and phytosphingosine, a sphingolipid derivative. According to CosIng, its official functions are hair conditioning and skin conditioning. It is found in a wide range of moisturizers, serums, sunscreens, and barrier-repair formulations.
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As a skin conditioning agent, it is used to support the skin's surface feel and barrier function, consistent with its classification as a phytosphingosine-derived ingredient. The source does not provide further detail on specific clinical benefits beyond its conditioning role.
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