A ceramide-like lipid made from caproic acid and phytosphingosine.
What it is
Caprooyl phytosphingosine is, according to CosIng, the product of the reaction of caproic (hexanoic) acid with phytosphingosine, a sphingoid base; the result is a ceramide-type lipid with a short fatty acid chain. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums and other skin care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal whether the phytosphingosine was obtained by fermentation or in another way.
Functions
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.