Ingredient guide
Behenoyl Phytosphingosine (Ceramide NP C22)
INCI name · Behenoyl Phytosphingosine
In short
A long‑chain C22 ceramide that helps form firm, structured lipid layers near the skin’s surface. It supports moisture retention and overall barrier comfort.
What it is
C22 ceramide NP-type with phytosphingosine backbone; distinct from behenoyl sphingosine (NS-type) in long-chain base structure; very-long-chain C22-C24 acyl ceramides are enriched at the outer stratum corneum layers providing the stiffest lamellar bilayer regions; used in ceramide complex formulations to broaden the physiological acyl-chain distribution.
Evidence receipt
No linked study yet
No verified study is linked to this exact ingredient and route. The guidance below describes conventional use; it is not evidence of efficacy.
Where it sits
It lives in the moisturiser step, sealing in the lighter layers below.
- Cleanse
- Tone
- Serum
- Behenoyl Phytosphingosine
- SPF
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What does Behenoyl Phytosphingosine do for skin?
It helps strengthen the outer lipid layers, contributing to smoother moisture retention and a more stable barrier feel.
Who should consider this ingredient?
Dry and sensitive skin types may appreciate its role in broad‑spectrum ceramide replenishment.
How is it used in skincare?
It appears in ceramide complexes that aim to mirror the natural C22–C24 lipids concentrated in the skin’s outermost layers.
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