Is Dihydroxylignoceroyl Phytosphingosine safe in cosmetics?
Dihydroxylignoceroyl Phytosphingosine has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Dihydroxylignoceroyl Phytosphingosine
INCI: DIHYDROXYLIGNOCEROYL PHYTOSPHINGOSINE
Dihydroxylignoceroyl Phytosphingosine (CAS Not confirmed — lignoceroyl = C24 acyl chain on phytosphingosine backbone) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning — true ceramide (likely Ceramide EOP or closely related). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not confirmed — lignoceroyl = C24 acyl chain on phytosphingosine backbone
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Function
Skin conditioning — true ceramide (likely Ceramide EOP or closely related)
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR safe; note 21 CFR 700.27 applies if animal-derived (BSE risk)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dihydroxylignoceroyl Phytosphingosine.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Dihydroxylignoceroyl Phytosphingosine — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dihydroxylignoceroyl Phytosphingosine allowed in the EU?
Dihydroxylignoceroyl Phytosphingosine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dihydroxylignoceroyl Phytosphingosine do in cosmetics?
Dihydroxylignoceroyl Phytosphingosine functions as: Skin conditioning — true ceramide (likely Ceramide EOP or closely related). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed — lignoceroyl = C24 acyl chain on phytosphingosine backbone.
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