OriginDerived from glycerol and fatty acids, both obtained from natural oils or synthesized petrochemically. Produced through esterification and phosphorylation of glycerol and fatty acid precursors.
Mono-2,3-dihydroxypropyl phosphate, esters with long-chain saturated and unsaturated fatty acids
Formula
C21H41O7P
Mol. Weight
436.50
CAS #
22002-87-5
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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 →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
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