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Ceramide NP

Ceramide NP

hydrator

One of the three essential ceramides (NP, AP, EOP) that make up 50% of the skin barrier. Restores and maintains the lipid barrier, prevents moisture loss, and protects against environmental damage.

Benefits

Restores skin barrier, locks in moisture, reduces sensitivity, repairs damaged skin

Risks & concerns

No known risks. One of the safest and most beneficial ingredients in skincare.

Best for

Dry skin Oily skin Combination skin Sensitive skin Normal skin

Targets these concerns

dryness sensitivity

Found in (7)

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CeraVe

Moisturizing Cream

88/100
A

Paula's Choice

Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment

86/100
A

CeraVe

Foaming Facial Cleanser

85/100
A

Isntree

Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++

85/100
A

Eucerin

UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Body Cream

84/100
A

La Roche-Posay

Toleriane Sensitive Cream

84/100
B

CeraVe

Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF30

80/100

Technical details

INCI name
Ceramide NP
CAS Number
100403-19-8
Category
hydrator
Comedogenic rating
0/5
Also known as
ceramide 3, n-stearoyl phytosphingosine