Sphingokine NP

Sphingokine NP, a short-chain ceramide

Sphingokine NP is a cosmetic active from Evonik. Its INCI is Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, a short-chain ceramide made by a biotechnological process from renewable raw materials, and it is supplied as a white powder with at least 90% active matter. Buy Sphingokine NP from a 10 g trial pack for $9.99, then bulk packs up to 1 kg; because the dose is tiny, a small pack goes a long way.

What it is used for

The manufacturer positions it for the look of facial contours: products with it are described as helping skin look firmer, more toned, plumper and less sagging, with smoother-looking wrinkles. Evonik gives a usage concentration of about 0.02 to 0.5%. It suits appearance-focused cosmetic face creams, contour and neck creams, shaping lotions and eye care.

Building a contour cream

A firming-look cream with Sphingokine NP often adds a peptide such as Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 + Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Liquid and a moisture layer with hyaluronic acid liquid. Find more appearance-focused cosmetic ingredients in our cosmetic actives catalog.

Processing

Because the level is so low, predissolve the powder in the oil phase or a suitable solvent as the supplier directs, and mix thoroughly so it is evenly distributed. It ships from Florida, usually within 1 to 2 business days, in the pack sizes shown above, and US shipping is free on orders of $50 or more.