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Phytosphingosine (from gr. phyton = plant; "sphingosine" refers to a long-chain, monounsaturated aminal alcohol) is a naturally occurring compound used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a hair conditioning agent (makes the hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume) and as a skin care product (keeps the skin in good condition).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer