Hydroxycaproyl phytosphingosines (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Hexanamide; Hexanamides; N-[2,3-dihydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadecyl]-2-hydroxy

Definition
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Hydroxycaproyl phytosphingosine an ester of hydroxyl capric acid and phytosphingosine (a long-chain plant-based amino alcohol) is used in cosmetic formulations. The ester compound acts as a skin care and hair conditioning agent (makes the hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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