Synonym(s)
Dodecanamides; N-[2,3-dihydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadecyl]-2-hydroxy
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Hydroxylauroyl phytosphingosine; an ester of 2-hydroxylauric acid and phytosphingosine (a long-chain vegetable amino alcohol) is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a skin care and hair conditioning agent (makes the hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer