Ceramide NG

Ceramide NG 1
Ceramide NG 2
Ceramide NG 3
AKA: Ceramide 2, N-stearoyl dihydrosphingosine, Ceramide NS, Ceramide 2 pure, (2S, 3R)-2-(Octadecanoylamino)octadecane-1, 3-diol, 1-stearoyl-C18-sphingosine, Palmitoyl-c16-dihydrosphingosine, CERAMIDE TIC-001
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Ceramide
Synthetic
Clean
N-octodecanoylsphinganine is a dihydroceramide in which the ceramide N-acyl group is specified as octadecanoyl (stearoyl). It has a role as a mouse metabolite. It is a N-stearoyl-sphingoid base and a N-acylsphinganine. It is functionally related to an octadecanoic acid.
Formula
C36H73NO3
Mol. Weight
568.00
CAS #
2304-80-5
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning Miscellaneous
Improves skin feel
Traditional Use
A synthetic humectant and emollient developed for cosmetic use in the late 20th century. Created to improve hydration and skin conditioning without natural historical precedent.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR