Ceramide NP
Ceramide NP
One of the three essential ceramides. Replenishes the skin barrier's natural ceramide supply, reducing water loss and protecting against irritants.
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Safety: Excellent. Skin-identical ingredient.
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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)
0/5 — Will not clog pores
✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims
Common names & aliases
Ceramide 3
Functions
🧬 Ceramide
Lipids that form and reinforce the skin barrier, holding skin cells together.
🧈 Lipid
Lipids play a crucial role in maintaining skin health and is a key component of the skin barrier. Ceramides and cholesterol are both examples of naturally occurring lipids.
🏗️ Skin Barrier Repair
Ingredients that help support the function and repair of the skin barrier
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