Phytosphingosine
Phytosphingosine is a skin conditioning and hair conditioning ingredient. It’s in 176 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, cleanser and serum. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
A lipid found in skin. Conditions skin and hair.
What it does
Contains Phytosphingosine: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Phytosphingosine: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 36557, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Phytosphingosine
CeraVe
Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Medicube
Kojic Acid Turmeric Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Drunk Elephant
Lala Retro Nourishing Whipped Refillable Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dermalogica
liquid peelfoliant
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Loção Hidratante Para Pele Seca e Extra Seca
Lists silicones
CeraVe
Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Heimish
Matcha Biome Perfect Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · Lists fragrance
CeraVe
Moisturing Lotion
Lists parabens, silicones
CeraVe
moisturising cream
Lists silicones
BYOMA
Moisturising Gel Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
BYOMA
Moisturising Rich Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
CeraVe
Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Cera Ve
Moisturizing Cream
Lists silicones
CeraVe
Moisturizing Lotion
Lists silicones
Cerave
nettoyant moussant visage
Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Oil Control Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
Oil Control Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr. Dennis Gross
Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Medicube
PDRN Peptide Ampoule Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
Maelove
Peptide Squad Collagen Renewal Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
BYOMA
Phyto-Mucin Glow Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
CeraVe
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Harry’s
Post-Shave Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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