Lysophosphatidic Acid
AKA “Monooleylphosphatidic acid, 1-Oleyllysophosphatidic acid, Oleoyl lysophosphatidic acid, 1-oleoyl-lysophosphatidic acid, 1-O-oleyllysophosphatidic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(phosphonooxy)propyl ester, LPA (lysophosphatidic acid)
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Lysophosphatidic acid
AKA: Monooleylphosphatidic acid, 1-Oleyllysophosphatidic acid, Oleoyl lysophosphatidic acid, 1-oleoyl-lysophosphatidic acid, 1-O-oleyllysophosphatidic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(phosphonooxy)propyl ester, LPA (lysophosphatidic acid)
Synthetic · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight conditioning agent that helps lock moisture into skin and hair, leaving them soft and smooth without feeling greasy.
Formula
C21H41O7P
Mol. Weight
436.50
CAS #
22002-87-5
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern biochemical compound developed in the late 20th century for research and cosmetic applications. No traditional use exists; its cosmetic role is based on contemporary understanding of lipid biochemistry.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR