Safety Notes
Sphingoid base; ceramide building block; regulates keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation; skin-identical at low concentrations
Function & Common Use
Function
Skin Conditioning
Category
Emollient
Common In
Barrier moisturisers specialty serums
Origin
Synthetic
Concentration Limits
India (CDSCO)
No limit
EU Cosmetics Reg.
No limit
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sphingosine safe to use in skincare?
Sphingosine has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Sphingoid base; ceramide building block; regulates keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation; skin-identical at low concentrations
Is Sphingosine allowed in India?
Sphingosine is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Sphingosine used for in cosmetics?
Sphingosine functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is commonly found in: Barrier moisturisers specialty serums.
TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.
Regulatory Status
India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Identifiers
CAS123-78-4
EC204-650-0
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