Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine is considered a precursor to ceramides, which are the dominant fat that fills in the cracks between skin cells. Phytosphingosine aids in reinforcing the skin's barrier function, enhancing moisture retention, and supporting a resilient complexion.

Product Name: Phytosphingosine
INCI Name: Phytosphingosine
Product Code: YNR®PTH
CAS No.: 554-62-1
Appearance: White to off-white powder
Functions: Skin moisture,Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

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Product Introduction

Phytosphigosine is a long-chain, complex fatty alcohol that is found naturally in skin’s upper layers. It’s an essential part of maintaining skin’s natural moisturizing factor (NMF) for overall skin health. It’s also a base component of certain ceramides, which serve as part of skin’s structure.

Phytosphigosine in topical skin care products helps replenish skin’s barrier for a more youthful look and feel. Phytosphingosine is also recognized for its antimicrobial properties, making it beneficial in skincare formulations targeting acne or other skin conditions. As a result, Phytosphingosine is a valuable addition to moisturizers, serums, and anti-aging products, contributing to overall skin health and providing a balanced environment for a radiant and hydrated complexion. Phytosphingosine has other common names like Hydroxysphinganine and D-ribo-Phytosphingosine.

Phytosphingosine is a skin-loving compound that reinforces the barrier on the surface to prevent moisture loss. Its skin-identical properties promote resilience and hydration, making it a key ingredient in moisturizers and serums. In cosmetics, phytosphingosine elevates formulations, offering a natural lipid mimic that enhances product performance. It is widely used in cosmetic creams and anti-aging formulations

Phytosphingosine strengthens the skin’s natural protective barrier to soothe irritation, lock in hydration, and smooth skin. Thanks to anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial (effective against Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus aureus) activity, phytosphingosine showed excellent results in acne treatment, resulting in a good effect on the skin state of acne-prone people.

Phytosphingosine reduces the inflammation of papules and pustules, caused by comedones that block pores due to increased hyperkeratinization caused by hormonal imbalance. After overexposure to UV radiation, it acts as an anti-inflammatory agent, reducing UV-induced skin irritation.

Key Technical Parameters

Appearance	White to off white Powder
Loss of drying	≤2.0%
Residue on ignition	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Purity(Are)	≥90.0%
Assay( External standard)	≥90.0%
Assay( External standard)	≥90.0%
Total aerobic bacteria	≤1000 cfu/g
Yeast&Mold	≤100 cfu/g

Phytosphingosine is obtained biotechnologically through yeast fermentation, using mainly Pichia ciferrii. Its unique and excellent properties as an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agent demonstrate efficient synergistic effects in the treatment of the skin with acne and inflammation with significant microbial imbalance. It boosts repair processes in damaged skin and replenishes the barrier.

Phytosphingosine is an active ingredient for anti-aging, skin-soothing, and anti-acne applications. It effectively reduces the signs of irritated, inflamed, and blemished skin, exposing a healthy, calm, and radiant appearance.