Ceramide NP
Ceramide NP
This letter is an internal editorial classification of the ingredient, not a clinical evidence rating. It does not certify safety, suitability for your skin or the SPF of a finished product.
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
Targets these concerns
Found in (7)
CeraVe
Moisturizing Cream
88/100
Paula's Choice
Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment
86/100
CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
85/100
Isntree
Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++
85/100
Eucerin
UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Body Cream
84/100
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Sensitive Cream
84/100
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