Sphingomyelin (Cosmetic Grade)
CAS Number: 85187-10-6
Sphingomyelin is a phospholipid naturally present in cell membranes and the skin's lipid barrier, acting as a structural component and precursor to ceramides via enzymatic hydrolysis in the skin. As a cosmetic active, it improves skin moisture retention, enhances lipid barrier integrity, and provides anti-aging benefits by mimicking the skin's natural membrane lipids. Used at 0.1–2% in barrier repair and anti-aging formulations.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | White to off-white powder or flakes |
| purity (%) | ≥95 |
| moisture (%) | ≤2.0 |
| heavy metals (ppm) | ≤10 |
| phospholipid content (%) | ≥90 |
Applications
- Skin barrier lipid restoration formulations
- Anti-aging moisturizing creams
- Liposome and membrane-mimicking delivery systems
- Mature and dry skin rejuvenation products
- Cell membrane supporting skincare
Key Features
- Natural cell membrane phospholipid with high skin biocompatibility
- Acts as an in-situ ceramide precursor via skin enzymatic activity
- Improves lamellar lipid bilayer formation in barrier repair systems
- Supports liposomal and nanoencapsulation delivery platforms
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85187-10-6
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