Glycolipids

AKA: Sphingomyelins, Sphingomyelin (egg), LIPOID E-SM
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from plant sources including sugars and lipids, then chemically synthesized to create glycosidic bonds. Produced through esterification or glycosylation reactions combining fatty acids with carbohydrate molecules.
Glycolipids are mixed substances which contain carbohydrates covalently attached to a lipid
Formula
C24H50N2O6P+
Mol. Weight
493.60
State
Beige solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR