INCI name

GLYCOSPHINGOLIPIDS

Glycosphingolipids

Sphingolipids carrying a sugar group.

What it is

Glycosphingolipids are sphingolipids with a carbohydrate group covalently attached to the sphingolipid backbone. The INCI name does not reveal their source. CosIng lists their function as skin conditioning.

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.

Functions

Skin conditioning – miscellaneous
Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (43)

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