Allowed in EU

C16-26 Hydroxyalkanoyl Sphingadienes

A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

C16-26 Hydroxyalkanoyl Sphingadienes is a synthetic N-acylated sphingolipid that conforms generally to the following formula, where n has a value between 12 and 22:

What does it do?

C16-26 Hydroxyalkanoyl Sphingadienes is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

C16-26 Hydroxyalkanoyl Sphingadienes is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is C16-26 Hydroxyalkanoyl Sphingadienes?

C16-26 Hydroxyalkanoyl Sphingadienes is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. C16-26 Hydroxyalkanoyl Sphingadienes is a synthetic N-acylated sphingolipid that conforms generally to the following formula, where n has a value between 12 and 22:

Is C16-26 Hydroxyalkanoyl Sphingadienes allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. C16-26 Hydroxyalkanoyl Sphingadienes is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does C16-26 Hydroxyalkanoyl Sphingadienes do in cosmetic products?

C16-26 Hydroxyalkanoyl Sphingadienes is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 25/04/2019