Ceramide NS
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 100403-19-8, N-(1, 3, 4-TRIHYDROXYOCTADECAN-2-YL)OCTADEC-9-ENAMIDE, Ceramide VI (AP), ATGQXSBKTQANOH-UHFFFAOYSA-N, MSK164723, 1, 4-Octadecanetriol, 2-(2-Hydroxy) Stearamide
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Ceramide
Clean
Ceramide NG,Ceramide NS,1,3-Hexadecanediol, 2-Hexadecanamide,Palmitoyl-C16-Dihydrosphingosine,1-Stearoyl-C18-Sphingosine
Formula
C36H71NO4
Mol. Weight
582.00
CAS #
100403-19-8
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
Developed in the 1990s as a synthetic ceramide designed to mimic natural skin barrier lipids. Created to restore skin hydration and repair compromised skin barriers, particularly for eczema and sensitive skin conditions.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR