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Phytosphingosine
Phytosphingosine
Low concern
Used in cosmetics; not a food additive. Topically applied at low concentrations, considered safe by cosmetic safety authorities.
Found in
39 products
What it is
A sphingoid base (4-hydroxysphinganine) found in skin and some plants; produced by yeast fermentation for cosmetic use.
Skin barrier ingredient; primarily cosmetic, not a food additive.
Why it's flagged
- not authorized as food additive
What regulators actually say
"Phytosphingosine - cosmetic ingredient with skin conditioning function listed in CosIng database."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Not approved as food additive; cosmetic use under FDCA
European Union — EFSA
Not authorized as food additive; cosmetic regulated under EC 1223/2009
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