Ceramides in skincare
A group of lipids also found in the skin's stratum corneum.
What are ceramides?
A group of lipids also found in the skin's stratum corneum. On the ingredient list, you can find the name Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP. The dictionary uses both the common name and the INCI name, so you can compare the explanation with the packaging.
What do ceramides do for skin and the product?
Included in formulations focused on the skin barrier's lipids.
Emollients make the surface more supple and affect how the product spreads. Lipids do not themselves add water, but some can also help retain moisture.
Ceramides are a family, not a single ingredient. Combination and formulation matter.
How to read the ingredient list
Look at the product's purpose and overall composition. Position on the list does not tell you the exact concentration used or how your skin will react. One substance can serve several purposes in the same product.
Questions about ceramides
What do ceramides do in skincare?
Included in formulations focused on the skin barrier's lipids.
What should I know about ceramides?
Ceramides are a family, not a single ingredient. Combination and formulation matter.
Related ingredients
About sources and ingredient names
The European Commission's CosIng database is a reference for cosmetic ingredient names and functions. An entry does not constitute approval of all uses or evidence of a particular product effect.
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