Ceramide NP
Lamellar barrier lipid
1. INCI e CAS
INCI: Ceramide NP · CAS: 100403-19-8
2. Ruolo nella formula
Ceramide NP is the primary sphingolipid in a multi-ceramide guide. It is paired here with cholesterol as a lamellar co-lipid. Levels are guides, not a skin-identical drug claim.
3. Livelli d'uso tipici (guida di formulazione)
- The gel-creams use-level reference is 0.1–0.3% in this reference.
- Formulation guidance for richer creams: 0.2–0.5% as a formulation guide.
Introduce from a pre-dispersed lipid concentrate or a warm oil phase. Avoid long holds at high heat after the lipids melt.
4. Fonti normative e conformità globale
- CosIng provides reference information for Ceramide NP; confirm the specific grade and intended use against market requirements.
- The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires a product-level safety assessment for the complete formula that contains Ceramide NP for the product in its final form.
- Compare the received Ceramide NP material with its supplier specification and review destination-market filing needs.
5. Sicurezza e valutazione del rischio
The stated concentration is a cosmetic-development reference; it makes no claim of drug or OTC authorization with patch assessment and finished-formula stability testing still required.
6. Stabilità e packaging
Protect the sealed bulk from heat, sun, and unnecessary exposure; choose a package with oxidation sensitivity in view; use batch testing to verify stability and package compatibility.
7. Linguaggio dei claim (cosa dire / cosa non dire)
- The cosmetic concept for Ceramide NP in this entry centers on ceramide barrier-lipid.
- The development record cannot substantiate claims of drug activity, a clinical cure, or an undocumented product certification.
- This reference for Ceramide NP cannot verify whitening effects, acne treatment, antiperspirant performance, sunscreen protection, or hair growth.










































