INCI name

CERAMIDE NG

Ceramide NG (Ceramide 2)

Skin conditioning – miscellaneousreviewed

A ceramide, a lipid of the type found in the skin's outer layer.

What it is

Ceramide NG, formerly called Ceramide 2, is a sphingolipid made of sphinganine linked to a fatty acid. Ceramides are a natural part of the lipids in the outermost layer of the skin. CosIng lists it as skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Found in moisturisers, barrier-focused creams, serums and body lotions, 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.

Older ingredient lists may show it as Ceramide 2. The INCI name does not reveal whether it is synthetic or obtained by fermentation.

Functions

Skin conditioning – miscellaneous: Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (148)

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