INCI name

GLUCOSYL CERAMIDE

Glucosyl ceramide

A glycosphingolipid made of a ceramide linked to glucose, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Glucosyl ceramide is a glycosphingolipid consisting of a ceramide bound to a glucose unit. CosIng describes it as a principal glycosphingolipid found in plants and animals and lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums and other skin care products.

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 comes from plant, animal or other sources.

Functions

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.

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