Sphingolipids
INCI: SPHINGOLIPIDS
A broad class of lipids that includes ceramides, sphingomyelin, and glycosphingolipids. Forms the 'mortar' between skin cells, maintaining barrier integrity and preventing moisture loss.
Also known as: sphingolipid complex
Benefits
- ✓Key structural component of the intercellular lipid matrix of the stratum corneum
- ✓Reduces transepidermal water loss
- ✓Supports barrier recovery in compromised skin
No known watch-fors.
Compatibility
In depth
What it does
A broad class of lipids that includes ceramides, sphingomyelin, and glycosphingolipids. Forms the 'mortar' between skin cells, maintaining barrier integrity and preventing moisture loss. As an barrier support ingredient, it is particularly valued for key structural component of the intercellular lipid matrix of the stratum corneum, reduces transepidermal water loss, and supports barrier recovery in compromised skin.
Skin type guide
Particularly helpful for dry, compromised, or sensitive skin that struggles to retain moisture. Also useful after introducing new actives, to help the barrier recover.
How to use it
Use in the middle-to-later steps of your routine, after lighter serums but before or alongside your moisturiser. Can be used AM and PM — especially valuable in the evening, when the skin enters its repair cycle.
Common questions
What ingredients work well with Sphingolipids?
Sphingolipids pairs particularly well with Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, and Fatty Acids. These combinations are generally considered synergistic — they complement each other's effects without interfering or causing irritation.