Ceramide NP is the N-acylated sphingolipid consisting of Phytosphingosine having the D-erythro structure linked to normal saturated or unsaturated fatty acid.
- Skin barrier B
- Dryness B
- Amount studies used
- formula ratio(ceramide:cholesterol:fatty acid 3:1:1)
- When
- morning and evening
- Irritation
- low
Grades were set by reading this ingredient’s studies. They describe the ingredient, not every product that contains it.
How much products actually contain
102 products state the amountmedian 0.0006%
- under 0.01% 74
- 0.01–0.1% 14
- 0.1–1% 8
- 1% or more 6
Amounts are mostly stated by products named after the ingredient, so they may lean towards token amounts.
Of the products containing it, 883 list it before the 1% line and 1,865 after it (usually 1% or less).
Clinical evidence grade by skin concern
Products using this ingredient
12 of 2,729 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 2,729
MAXCLINICCeramedics Capsule Serum2% stated
MAXCLINICCeramedics Barrier Cream2% stated
Haruharu WonderHaruharu Wonder 5 Ceramide Barrier Moisturizing Cream / Unscented1% stated
MORNIGHTLacto Ceramide Milk Pad 100 Pads1% stated
SidmoolUltra Facial Ceramide Gel Cream1% stated
Cos De BAHAC1 Cream1% stated
ILLIYOONILLIYOON Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream0.76% stated
PARKJUN BEAUTY LABLPP Ceramide Hard Hair Curl Cream 150ml (Salon Curling Essence)0.3% stated
Dr. Jart+Ceramidin Skin Barrier Moisturizing Lip Balm 7g0.2% stated
TOSOWOONGCeramide Barrier Serum0.12% stated
Dr.deepMineral Ceramide 6X Barrier Repair Cream0.12% stated
SidmoolSkin Source Ceramide Moisture Oil0.05% stated
Definition
Ceramide NP is the N-acylated sphingolipid consisting of Phytosphingosine having the D-erythro structure linked to normal saturated or unsaturated fatty acid.
Cosmetic roles
Safety & regulatory references
Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Ceramides as Used in Cosmetics
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name セラミドＮＰ: 本品は、飽和脂肪酸又は不飽和脂肪酸が結合したD－エリトロ形のフィトスフィンゴシン（＊）からなるＮ－アシル化スフィンゴリピドである。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 100403-19-8
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 34354-88-6
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 34354-88-6 / 100403-19-8 (generic)
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 309-560-3
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 309-560-3
Related literature
- Recent Approaches for the Topical Treatment of Psoriasis Using Nanoparticles · 2024
- Presence of Different Ceramide Species Modulates Barrier Function and Structure of Stratum Corneum Lipid Membranes: Insights from Molecular Dynamics Simulations · 2025
- Monocentric, vehicle-controlled, double-blind study to assess the short- and long-term effects of a Ceramide NP C15-containing emollient on the skin microbiome and the skin barrier function in sensitive skin. · 2026
- Ceramides and Skin Health: New Insights · 2025
- The role of ceramides in skin barrier function and the importance of their correct formulation for skincare applications · 2024
Linked databases 12
- Australian Industrial Chemicals Inventory (AICIS)
- China inventory of existing ingredients (IECIC)
- EU CosIng ingredient list 2
- JCIA labelling names (Japan)
- Korea Cosmetic Association ingredient dictionary
- MFDS (Korea) cosmetic ingredient register 2
- OpenAlex 2 3
- Tlooto literature search 2
- UniChem cross-reference IDs
- US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) 2
- US FDA substance registration (GSRS) 2
- Wikidata