murphyHydroxycaproyl Phytosphingosine
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Ceramide
Clean
OriginTypically derived from plant oils like coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils as the natural starting material. Synthesized through hydroxylation and acylation of phytosphingosine, a ceramide precursor naturally found in plants.
Hexanamide, N-[2,3-dihydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadecyl]-2-hydroxy
Formula
C24H49NO5
Mol. Weight
431.60
CAS #
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Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR