PoreWise Ingredient
Phytosphingosine
Public databasePHYTOSPHINGOSINE
Phytosphingosine is a sphingoid lipid related to ceramides. Used to support barrier function and soothing; the function claim rests on brand documentation. The strongest evidence comes from a brand claim: Ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids are the lipids that make up the skin barrier; formulations add them to replenish it. · Finding · CERAMIDE NP · Ceramide AP · Ceramide EOP 15 products contain Phytosphingosine; the highest it appears is number 8 of 22.
- INCI name:
- PHYTOSPHINGOSINE
- Source:
- PubChem
Functions
Products with this ingredient
Phytosphingosine appears on 15 product ingredient lists, most often around number 23; its highest position is number 8 of 22.
| Product | Brand | Where it sits on the list |
|---|---|---|
| Hyaluronic Acid Booster | Paula's Choice | 8 of 22 |
| Daily Moisturizing Lotion | CeraVe | 19 of 25 |
| Hydrating Facial Cleanser | CeraVe | 20 of 24 |
| PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion | CeraVe | 21 of 24 |
| Moisturizing Cream | CeraVe | 22 of 24 |
| Foaming Facial Cleanser | CeraVe | 23 of 24 |
| Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum | CeraVe | 23 of 24 |
| Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 | CeraVe | 23 of 26 |
| Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum | CeraVe | 25 of 26 |
| Acne Control Cleanser | CeraVe | 26 of 27 |
| SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin | CeraVe | 28 of 29 |
| Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme | Estée Lauder | 31 of 55 |
| Omega+ Complex Moisturizer | Paula's Choice | 35 of 54 |
| Skin Renewing Retinol Serum | CeraVe | 35 of 37 |
| Eye Repair Cream | CeraVe | 37 of 41 |
Studies and results
- 1 Skin effectThe Ceramides Difference (CeraVe)
Ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids are the lipids that make up the skin barrier; formulations add them to replenish it.
Brand claim · Barrier function generally; the ratio between the three lipid classes matters in the literature. · Finding · CERAMIDE NP · Ceramide AP · Ceramide EOP
Common questions
- What does Phytosphingosine do in skincare?
- Phytosphingosine is a sphingoid lipid related to ceramides. Used to support barrier function and soothing; the function claim rests on brand documentation.
- Where does Phytosphingosine sit in these formulas?
- Phytosphingosine appears in 15 products; highest on the list is number 8 of 22, in Hyaluronic Acid Booster.
- Which products contain Phytosphingosine?
- Products that contain Phytosphingosine: Hyaluronic Acid Booster, Daily Moisturizing Lotion, Hydrating Facial Cleanser, PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion, Moisturizing Cream, Foaming Facial Cleanser. Plus 9 more.
- How strong is the evidence behind Phytosphingosine?
- Phytosphingosine has one study behind it: a brand claim.
- What did the study on Phytosphingosine measure?
- · Finding · CERAMIDE NP · Ceramide AP · Ceramide EOP.