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INCI name

CERAMIDE AS

Ceramide AS

Hair conditioningSkin conditioningreviewed

A ceramide built from sphingosine and an alpha-hydroxy fatty acid, used as a hair- and skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Ceramide AS is an N-acylated sphingolipid consisting of sphingosine with the D-erythro structure linked to an alpha-hydroxy fatty acid; in the name, A stands for the alpha-hydroxy acid and S for sphingosine. It was formerly known under the INCI names Ceramide 4 or Ceramide 5. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, lotions and hair care products, often together with other ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids.

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 obtained by synthesis, fermentation or another route.

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.
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 (17)

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