Hydrogenated Sphingolipids
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydrogenated Sphingolipids is the end product of the controlled hydrogenation of Sphingolipids
What does it do?
Hydrogenated Sphingolipids is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Hydrogenated Sphingolipids 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 Hydrogenated Sphingolipids?
Hydrogenated Sphingolipids is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydrogenated Sphingolipids is the end product of the controlled hydrogenation of Sphingolipids
Is Hydrogenated Sphingolipids allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrogenated Sphingolipids is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrogenated Sphingolipids do in cosmetic products?
Hydrogenated Sphingolipids is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin protecting.
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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: 15/10/2010