Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine
What Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine is & what it does
Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine is a lipid created by joining salicylic acid with phytosphingosine, a naturally occurring sphingoid base found in skin. It is commonly used as a skin-conditioning and soothing ingredient and is thought to support the skin barrier while offering a gentle smoothing effect. It appears in serums and creams at low levels to improve skin feel and comfort. No specific concerns are flagged for this ingredient.
What is Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine?
It is a lipid made by joining salicylic acid with phytosphingosine, a sphingoid base that naturally occurs in skin. It is used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What does Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine do in skincare?
It is commonly used to soothe and to support the skin barrier while offering a gentle smoothing effect. It usually appears at low levels in serums and creams.
Is Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine safe?
It is generally considered well tolerated at cosmetic levels, and no specific concerns are flagged for it in our catalog. As always, individual reactions can vary.
Sunscreens with Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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HEDO Mist SPF 30
81/100
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EltaMD UV Skin Recovery Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Face Sunscreen
74/100
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L'Oreal Revitalift Hydrating SPF 30 Cream - Anti-wrinkle + Extra Firming - Advanced Pro-retinol + Fibrelastyl
68/100