INCI name

TRIHYDROXYPALMITAMIDOHYDROXYPROPYL MYRISTYL ETHER

Trihydroxypalmitamidohydroxypropyl myristyl ether

A synthetic lipid with an amide structure resembling that of ceramides.

What it is

Trihydroxypalmitamidohydroxypropyl myristyl ether is an amide of 9,10,16-trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid with a hydroxypropyl myristyl ether. Its structure resembles that of ceramides, which is why it is sometimes described as a pseudo-ceramide. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, lotions, serums and hair 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.

It is not a ceramide in the strict sense; the label does not show its concentration.

Functions

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.

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