Ceramide Np

Ceramide Np 1
Ceramide Np 2
Ceramide Np 3
AKA: 3, 4-OCTADECANETRIOL
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Ceramide
Clean
Ceramide NP is a lipid molecule included in a group of lipid molecules called ceramides. Ceramides are major lipid components in the stratum corneum of the human skin. Ceramide 3 consists of a phytosphingosine backbone N-acylated with a saturated fatty acid (stearic acid). It is widely used as a moisturizer in various cosmetic and personal products. Together with ceramide 1, they synergistically improve the skin barrier function in humans.
Formula
C36H71NO4
Mol. Weight
582.00
CAS #
72968-43-5
Form
Liquid
Functions
Hair 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
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Strengthens skin barrier
Locks in moisture
Prevents moisture loss
Traditional Use
Insufficient information provided to describe traditional or historical use.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
—
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory2 listings →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR