Glycolipids

Glycolipids

AKA “Sphingomyelins, Sphingomyelin (egg), LIPOID E-SM, RefChem:389285, EINECS 286-097-2”

Ingredient Facts

Glycolipids

AKA: Sphingomyelins, Sphingomyelin (egg), LIPOID E-SM, RefChem:389285, EINECS 286-097-2

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Humectant

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Clean

A plant-derived conditioning agent that helps strengthen the skin's natural moisture barrier, leaving skin smoother and more hydrated.

Formula

C24H50N2O6P+

Mol. Weight

493.60

State

Beige solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]

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Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

A class of lipid molecules found naturally in plant and animal cell membranes, recently isolated and synthesized for modern skincare. They were discovered to support skin barrier function and have been incorporated into contemporary cosmetics based on their role in cellular communication.