Phytosphingosine

🧈 Lipid ↗🌿 Anti-inflammatory ↗🏗️ Skin Barrier Repair ↗

A naturally occurring skin lipid that helps support the skin barrier and maintain healthy skin function. It is also known for its soothing properties and role in healthy skin balance.

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Safety: Generally well tolerated by most skin types.

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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)

0/5 — Will not clog pores

✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims

Common names & aliases

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Functions

🧈 Lipid

Lipids play a crucial role in maintaining skin health and is a key component of the skin barrier. Ceramides and cholesterol are both examples of naturally occurring lipids.

🌿 Anti-inflammatory

Calms redness, irritation, and swelling in reactive or sensitised skin.

🏗️ Skin Barrier Repair

Ingredients that help support the function and repair of the skin barrier

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