Is Isostearoyl Phytosphingosine safe in cosmetics?
Isostearoyl Phytosphingosine has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isostearoyl Phytosphingosine
INCI: ISOSTEAROYL PHYTOSPHINGOSINE
Isostearoyl Phytosphingosine (CAS Not widely published (ceramide-class ingredient)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning; skin barrier repair (ceramide analog). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not widely published (ceramide-class ingredient)
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Function
Skin conditioning; skin barrier repair (ceramide analog)
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 Expert Panel assessed ceramides as safe in present practices of use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isostearoyl Phytosphingosine.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Isostearoyl Phytosphingosine — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isostearoyl Phytosphingosine allowed in the EU?
Isostearoyl Phytosphingosine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isostearoyl Phytosphingosine do in cosmetics?
Isostearoyl Phytosphingosine functions as: Skin conditioning; skin barrier repair (ceramide analog). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (ceramide-class ingredient).
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