INCI name

CERAMIDE AG

Ceramide AG

A ceramide built from sphinganine and an alpha-hydroxy fatty acid.

What it is

Ceramide AG is an N-acylated sphingolipid consisting of sphinganine with the D-erythro structure linked to an alpha-hydroxy saturated or unsaturated fatty acid. Ceramides are lipids that occur naturally in the outer layer of the skin. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning, humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums and other skin care products, often together with other ceramides.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal whether it was produced synthetically, by fermentation or in another way.

Functions

Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
Humectant
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (28)

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