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SESH INGREDIENT FILE

Phytosphingosine

INCI Phytosphingosine

Barrier Lipid Hydration & Barrier

What it is & what it does

Phytosphingosine is a natural sphingoid component related to skin ceramides and barrier formation.
Human and laboratory data show it can support filaggrin/NMF pathways and skin hydration. It also has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity in experimental models, making it more than a simple emollient.

Usage & cautions

Information approach Consumer-friendly summaries are informed by established cosmetic ingredient references such as INCIDecoder and Paula’s Choice Ingredient Dictionary, while avoiding turning ingredient-level evidence into medical claims about the finished product.