About Phytosphingosine

  • Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid, that’s naturally found in the outermost layer of the skin, both in its free form and as part of the major fraction of ceramides.
  • The outermost layer of our skin, it’s responsible for not only keeping moisture from getting out, but also irritants and toxins from getting in.
  • Thus when the barrier is compromised or weakened, unwanted factors can get in, resulting in all kinds of issues from redness to rashes
  • As well for acne vulgaris different pathogenic factors contribute to the inflammation process. Studies confirmed the strong anti microbial and anti inflammatory activity and the efficassy of phytospingosine adressing acne vulgaris
  • Phytospingosine known benefits are:
    Strengthens the skin barrier so moisture is kept in and irritants are not let in
    Triggers the production of natural moisturizing factors
    Delivers anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects
  • Phytospingosine is used in:
    primers
    serums
    moisturizers
    facial oils
    eye creams
  • CAS No: 554-62-1