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Ingredient guide
Myristoyl Phytosphingosine
In short
A C14 ceramide with a phytosphingosine backbone that helps support the barrier and provides inherent antimicrobial benefits. It contributes to balanced, comfortable skin.
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Works for
Barrier · Hydration
Skin type
Dry · Sensitive
Best used
Anytime
What it is
C14:0 ceramide NP-type with shorter acyl chain; the phytosphingosine backbone retains inherent antimicrobial activity effective against skin pathogens including C. acnes; used in barrier-care formulations targeting sensitive and eczema-prone skin where comprehensive ceramide spectrum replenishment is the goal.
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Common questions
It supports the skin’s lipid barrier and offers mild antimicrobial activity linked to the phytosphingosine structure.
It can benefit sensitive or easily unsettled skin that responds well to barrier‑strengthening ceramide blends.
It is included in multi‑ceramide complexes that aim to replicate the skin’s natural diversity of ceramide types.
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Personal guidance only · For clinical concerns, see a dermatologist.