HYDROGENATED SPHINGOLIPIDS

Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT/EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: Hydrogenated sphingolipids are used to reinforce the skin's lipid barrier. They help improve hydration by retaining water in the epidermis, contributing to softer, more supple skin.

Ingredient type: Fat-soluble

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for topical use.

✨ Vegan: No, generally, this ingredient is not considered vegan as sphingolipids can be derived from animal sources.

✨ Worth knowing: Sphingolipids play a key role in structuring and stabilizing the stratum corneum, which is essential for dry or sensitized skin. However, they can cause irritation in some people with very sensitive skin.

Present in: Moisturizers, anti-aging serums, repair lotions and skin care products for dry skin.