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.pins-list{display:block}.ig .track .pin{display:none}}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"ig\" data-ing=\"ceramides\" lang=\"en\" data-copy=\"Copy\" data-copied=\"Copied\">\n<nav class=\"crumbs wrap\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><ol>\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/\">Home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/\">Ingredient glossary<\/a><\/li><li aria-current=\"page\">Ceramides<\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n<header class=\"wrap hero\" id=\"top\">\n  <div class=\"hero-copy\">\n    <h1>Ceramides<\/h1>\n    <p class=\"brief\">Ceramides are lipids made of a sphingoid base and a fatty acid. With cholesterol and free fatty acids, they form the lipid lamellae of the stratum corneum that limit water evaporation<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-6\">6<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a>. In cosmetics, ceramides (CERAMIDE NP, NG, AP) are added to support the barrier, but the effect depends on the complete formula<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-10\">10<\/a>.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"byline\"><span class=\"avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\">ME<\/span>\n      <span><strong>Mohamed El Hjouji<\/strong>Founder and CEO \u00b7 Updated <time datetime=\"2026-11-02\">November 2, 2026<\/time> \u00b7 Reading time 9 min<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"actions\">\n      <a class=\"btn\" href=\"#consultation\">Create a ceramide product <span class=\"knob\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n      <a class=\"btn-ghost\" href=\"#recherche\">Read the studies<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <figure class=\"hero-photo\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/ceramides-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/ceramides-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-300x224.webp 300w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/ceramides-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-441x329.webp 441w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/ceramides-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-768x574.webp 768w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/ceramides-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-990x740.webp 990w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/ceramides-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-1024x765.webp 1024w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/ceramides-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel.webp 1400w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/ceramides-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width:900px) 92vw, 46vw\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1046\" alt=\"Ceramides, white waxy powder, macro view on a sage green ceramic surface\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"| Carmel Cosmetics Labs\"><\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"bar\" id=\"bar\"><div class=\"wrap bar-in\">\n  <nav aria-label=\"On this page\"><ul><li><a href=\"#identite\">Identity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#recherche\">Research<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#produits\">Products<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#comparatif\">Comparison<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq\">Questions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#plus\">Reading<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#sources\">Sources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n  <a class=\"btn sm\" href=\"#consultation\" tabindex=\"-1\">Create my product <span class=\"knob\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n  <span class=\"bar-prog\" id=\"prog\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"identite\" aria-labelledby=\"h-id\"><div class=\"wrap id-grid\">\n  <div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-id\">Ceramides at a glance<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"lede\">Entry from our <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/\">cosmetic ingredient glossary<\/a>. Regulatory data from the European Commission's CosIng database<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a>, safety according to the CIR expert panel<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-5\">5<\/a>. Copy the identifiers in one click for your files.<\/p><\/div>\n  <dl class=\"spec\"><div><dt>INCI name<\/dt><dd><span class=\"\">CERAMIDE NP<\/span><button class=\"copy\" type=\"button\" data-copy=\"CERAMIDE NP\" aria-label=\"Copy: INCI name\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M5 15V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h8\"\/><\/svg>Copy<\/button><small>Other INCI names in the same group: CERAMIDE NG, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Other names<\/dt><dd>Ceramides, sphingolipids<small>Former CosIng names: ceramide 2 (NG), ceramide 6 II (AP), ceramide 1 (EOP)<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>CAS number (NP)<\/dt><dd><span class=\"num\">34354-88-6<\/span><button class=\"copy\" type=\"button\" data-copy=\"34354-88-6\" aria-label=\"Copy: CAS number (NP)\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M5 15V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h8\"\/><\/svg>Copy<\/button><small>CosIng also lists the generic CAS 100403-19-8<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>CAS number (NG)<\/dt><dd><span class=\"num\">2304-80-5<\/span><button class=\"copy\" type=\"button\" data-copy=\"2304-80-5\" aria-label=\"Copy: CAS number (NG)\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M5 15V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h8\"\/><\/svg>Copy<\/button><small>Ceramide NG, formerly \"Ceramide 2\"<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>EC number (NP)<\/dt><dd><span class=\"num\">309-560-3<\/span><button class=\"copy\" type=\"button\" data-copy=\"309-560-3\" aria-label=\"Copy: EC number (NP)\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M5 15V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h8\"\/><\/svg>Copy<\/button><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Structure<\/dt><dd>N-acylated sphingolipid<small>Sphingoid base (phytosphingosine for NP and AP, sphinganine for NG) linked to a fatty acid<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>CosIng functions<\/dt><dd>Skin conditioning, hair conditioning<small>\"Skin conditioning\" and \"hair conditioning\" in the European nomenclature<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Appearance<\/dt><dd>Lipids dissolved with heat<small>They enter the formula after heating; undissolved, they lose their value for the barrier<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>EU status<\/dt><dd>No restriction<small>Not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) 1223\/2009 for NP, NG, AP and EOP<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Allergen to declare<\/dt><dd>No<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Safety<\/dt><dd>Judged safe in cosmetics<small>CIR panel conclusion under conditions of use<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-5\">5<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><\/dl><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec research\" id=\"recherche\" aria-labelledby=\"h-r\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <div class=\"r-head\"><div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-r\">What the research says<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"lede\">Each result shows the protocol and the level of evidence. The higher the level, the better the result carries over to a finished formula.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"r-tools\"><div class=\"seg\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Filter by area\" id=\"rfilter\"><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\" data-d=\"all\">All <span>9<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-d=\"visage\">Face <span>2<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-d=\"corps\">Body <span>1<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-d=\"cheveux\">Hair <span>1<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-d=\"derm\">Experts <span>5<\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"legend\" aria-label=\"Levels of evidence\"><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot c\"><\/i>Clinical trial<\/span><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review or consensus<\/span><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot v\"><\/i>Laboratory<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"domain\" data-d=\"visage\"><h3>Facial skin<span>Skincare<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"finds\"><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Cream with centella, ceramide NP and panthenol: sensitive skin<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot c\"><\/i>Clinical trial<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>Face cream<\/span><span>4 weeks<\/span><span>88 women<\/span><span>Observational study, no control group<\/span><\/div><p>The SS-10 discomfort score drops by 66% at 2 weeks and by 76% at 4 weeks. Water loss and pH decrease, and hydration increases. The ceramide is not isolated from the other actives<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>An undissolved ceramide loses its value<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot v\"><\/i>Laboratory<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>In vitro models of impaired barrier<\/span><span>Review and experiments<\/span><\/div><p>Ceramides must be heated and then dissolved before entering the formula. Undissolved ceramides reduce the formula's ability to restore the barrier in the models tested<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class=\"domain\" data-d=\"corps\"><h3>Body<span>Bodycare<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"finds\"><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Dry lower-leg skin: hydration and water loss<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot c\"><\/i>Clinical trial<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>Cream with ceramides 1, 3 and 6-II<\/span><span>28 days, twice a day<\/span><span>24 volunteers<\/span><span>Double-blind, half-leg<\/span><\/div><p>From a single application, hydration increases and water loss and pH improve for 24 h. At 28 days, the effect is clearer than with the hydrophilic control cream, with wrinkles and texture improved. The effect on hydration persists 7 days after stopping<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-10\">10<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class=\"domain\" data-d=\"cheveux\"><h3>Hair<span>Haircare<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"finds\"><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>A ceramide binds to Afro hair and limits breakage<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot v\"><\/i>Laboratory<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>Relaxed Afro hair<\/span><span>Ceramide shampoo<\/span><span>Brushing test<\/span><\/div><p>A sphinganine-derived ceramide binds to relaxed hair and protects it from chemical weakening. A shampoo that contains it reduces breakage during brushing. Study by a hair care manufacturer, on hair fibers<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-11\">11<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class=\"domain\" data-d=\"derm\"><h3>What experts say and safety<span>Dermatology<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"finds\"><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>A major lipid of the water barrier<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>2003 review<\/span><\/div><p>Ceramides structure the lipid lamellae of the stratum corneum and the water barrier. The authors stress that the link between a ceramide deficit and skin disorders is hard to prove, and consider topical supplementation promising<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Three lipid classes, one network<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>2023 review<\/span><\/div><p>Ceramides, cholesterol and free fatty acids form a lipid matrix, the only continuous pathway through the stratum corneum. It governs how substances enter the skin<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-6\">6<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Complete mix or single lipid<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot v\"><\/i>Laboratory<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>Mouse skin, preliminary tests on damaged human skin<\/span><span>Water loss measurement<\/span><\/div><p>One or two of these lipids applied alone delay barrier recovery; an equimolar mix of ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids allows it normally. Speed-up of up to a threefold ratio<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-12\">12<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>What recent reviews say<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>2025 review<\/span><\/div><p>Ceramides provide a water barrier, hydration and pH regulation. They can be supplied directly, through pseudo-ceramides or through actives that stimulate natural synthesis<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-13\">13<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Calculated margin of safety for ceramide 3<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Safety assessment<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>Exposure model<\/span><span>0.5 to 10% assumed<\/span><\/div><p>The margin of safety indicates no concern below 1% ceramide 3. It is 149 for a 3% face cream, 168 for a 5% body milk on the back and 4,111 for a 10% lipstick<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-14\">14<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div>\n  <p class=\"frame\">This page summarizes published literature on a cosmetic ingredient. It does not describe the effect of a finished product, which depends on its formula, and it is not medical advice. Most trials test a complete cream, not the ceramide alone: the specific effect of the ceramide is therefore not isolated. One review and one hair study were run by manufacturers; this is indicated in the sources.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"sec products\" id=\"produits\" aria-labelledby=\"h-p\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <div class=\"p-head\"><div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-p\">Which products use ceramides?<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"lede\">Our <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/\">white label catalog<\/a> includes 11 formulas with ceramides: the key active in 8 of them, a supporting ingredient in the others. Every category can be customized (formula, fragrance, packaging).<\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"seg p-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Area\" id=\"ptabs\"><button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"pc-visage\" data-p=\"visage\">Face <span>5<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pc-corps\" data-p=\"corps\">Body <span>2<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pc-cheveux\" data-p=\"cheveux\">Hair <span>4<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"p-cols\" style=\"--pc:3\"><div class=\"p-col on\" id=\"pc-visage\" role=\"tabpanel\"><h3><span class=\"count num\">5<\/span>Face<\/h3><p>Key active in the barrier serum and cream, also present in an extra-rich cleansing gel and masks.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-serums\/\"><span>Face serums<\/span><span class=\"n\">2<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-masks\/\"><span>Face masks<\/span><span class=\"n\">1<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-cleansers\/\"><span>Face cleansers<\/span><span class=\"n\">1<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-creams\/\"><span>Face creams<\/span><span class=\"n\">1<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=feat><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-serums\/ceramide-face-serum\/\"><span>Ceramide Serum<small>Key active<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-creams\/prickly-pear-ceramide-cream\/\"><span>Prickly Pear Ceramide Cream<small>Key active<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"p-col\" id=\"pc-corps\" role=\"tabpanel\"><h3><span class=\"count num\">2<\/span>Body<\/h3><p>Washing cream with ceramides and hyaluronic acid, baby and kids washing gel.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-baby-care\/\"><span>Mother care<\/span><span class=\"n\">1<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-shower-gels\/\"><span>Shower gels and soaps<\/span><span class=\"n\">1<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=feat><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-shower-gels\/ceramide-hyaluronic-cream-wash\/\"><span>Ceramide and Hyaluronic Acid Cream Wash<small>Key active<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-baby-care\/baby-kids-2-in-1-wash\/\"><span>2-in-1 Baby and Kids Wash<small>Key active<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"p-col\" id=\"pc-cheveux\" role=\"tabpanel\"><h3><span class=\"count num\">4<\/span>Hair<\/h3><p>Leave-in for coily hair, detangling spray, curl refresh spray, conditioner.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-styling-creams\/\"><span>Leave-in and styling creams<\/span><span class=\"n\">2<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-hair-serums\/\"><span>Hair serums and sprays<\/span><span class=\"n\">1<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-shampoos\/\"><span>Shampoos and conditioners<\/span><span class=\"n\">1<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=feat><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-styling-creams\/ceramide-leave-in-kinky-hair\/\"><span>Ceramide Leave-In for Kinky Hair<small>Key active<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-hair-serums\/ceramide-detangling-spray\/\"><span>Ceramide Detangling Spray<small>Key active<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"pairs\"><p>In our formulas, it is most often paired with<\/p><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/niacinamide\/\">Niacinamide <span class=\"num\">6<\/span><\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/shea-butter\/\">Shea butter <span class=\"num\">4<\/span><\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/aloe-vera\/\">Aloe vera <span class=\"num\">3<\/span><\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/argan-oil\/\">Argan oil <span class=\"num\">3<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n  <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"comparatif\" aria-labelledby=\"h-cmp\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-cmp\">Ceramides, cholesterol, fatty acids or niacinamide?<\/h2><p class=\"lede\">Three lipid classes form the stratum corneum barrier<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-6\">6<\/a>; niacinamide acts on their synthesis. A barrier formula often combines these approaches.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"seg c-pick\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Compare with\" id=\"cpick\"><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\" data-c=\"3\">Cholesterol<\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-c=\"4\">Fatty acids<\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-c=\"5\">Niacinamide<\/button><\/div>\n  <div class=\"tbl-wrap\"><table class=\"cmp\" id=\"cmp\" data-c=\"3\"><colgroup><col><col class=\"me\"><col><col><col><\/colgroup>\n  <thead><tr><td><\/td><th scope=\"col\">Ceramides<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Cholesterol<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Free fatty acids<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Niacinamide<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Role in the barrier<\/th><td>Major lipid of the stratum corneum lamellae<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-6\">6<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a><\/td><td>Second main class of the lipid matrix<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-6\">6<\/a><\/td><td>Third main class of the lipid matrix<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-6\">6<\/a><\/td><td>Multiplies ceramide synthesis by 4 to 5.5 in keratinocyte culture<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-15\">15<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Applied alone or as a mix<\/th><td>Alone, delays barrier recovery in mice<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-12\">12<\/a><\/td><td>Alone, same finding; the equimolar mix recovers normally<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-12\">12<\/a><\/td><td>Alone, same finding; the equimolar mix recovers normally<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-12\">12<\/a><\/td><td>Stimulates synthesis by the skin itself, with no lipid supply<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-15\">15<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"faq\" aria-labelledby=\"h-faq\"><div class=\"wrap faq-grid\">\n  <h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-faq\">Frequently asked questions about ceramides<\/h2><div class=\"faq\"><details open><summary>What are ceramides?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">They are lipids made of a sphingoid base and a fatty acid. In the stratum corneum, they form with cholesterol and free fatty acids the lipid matrix that limits water evaporation<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-6\">6<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a>. In cosmetics, they appear on labels under INCI names such as CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE NG or CERAMIDE AP.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>What are the benefits of ceramides for skin?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">They support the water barrier and hydration<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-13\">13<\/a>. A cream with ceramides 1, 3 and 6-II improved hydration, water loss and pH of dry skin in 28 days<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-10\">10<\/a>, and a cream with ceramide NP, centella and panthenol reduced discomfort in sensitive skin<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a>. No study isolates the effect of the ceramide alone.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Are ceramides good for hair?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">A shampoo containing a sphinganine-derived ceramide reduced breakage during brushing of relaxed Afro hair, in a laboratory study by the manufacturer<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-11\">11<\/a>. It is the only study kept here: evidence on hair remains limited.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>What percentage of ceramides should a cream contain?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">The literature cited sets no effective dose. A safety assessment assumes 0.5 to 10% ceramide 3 and finds no concern below 1%<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-14\">14<\/a>. The dose of a product is decided with the formulator, and ceramides must be dissolved with heat to work<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a>.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Should you combine ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">That is what work on the barrier suggests: one or two lipids applied alone delay skin recovery in mice, while an equimolar mix allows it normally<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-12\">12<\/a>. \"Barrier\" formulas therefore often combine these three families.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can you use ceramides with niacinamide?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Yes, it is a common pairing, including in our catalog. Niacinamide multiplies ceramide synthesis by 4 to 5.5 in keratinocyte culture<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-15\">15<\/a>: the two actives act on the barrier through different routes.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Are ceramides safe?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">The CIR panel judges them safe under conditions of cosmetic use<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-5\">5<\/a> and they are not restricted in the EU<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a>. For sensitive skin, as with any skincare product, a tolerance test of the final formula remains advisable.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can you manufacture a ceramide cream for my brand?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Yes. Our <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/iso-22716-certified-cosmetics-manufacturer\/\">ISO 22716 certified<\/a> lab offers 11 ceramide formulas (serums, creams, cleansers, body and hair care) that you can customize, or a <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/cosmetic-formulation-lab\/\">custom formula<\/a>. Samples are free.<\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"plus\" aria-labelledby=\"h-more\" style=\"padding-top:0\"><div class=\"wrap more-grid\">\n  <div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-more\">Further reading<\/h2><div class=\"hubs\"><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/\">Ingredient glossary<\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-creams\/\">White label face creams<\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/cosmetic-contract-manufacturing-guide\/\">Cosmetic contract manufacturing guide<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n  <ul class=\"more-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/best-selling-cosmetics-france\/\"><span><strong>Best-selling cosmetic products in France in 2026<\/strong><small>Ranking by category, with the ceramide moisturizer<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/trending-cosmetic-ingredients-2026\/\"><span><strong>Top 10 trending cosmetic ingredients in 2026<\/strong><small>The return of the skin barrier and ceramides<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/peri-procedural-skincare-private-label\/\"><span><strong>Peri-procedural skincare: create your dermocosmetic line<\/strong><small>Ceramides and hyaluronic acid in a post-care range<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/menopause-skincare-range-formulation\/\"><span><strong>Menopause skin: formulating a compliant skincare range<\/strong><small>Lipid-replenishing ingredients, ceramides included, in a dedicated range<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec sources\" id=\"sources\" aria-labelledby=\"h-s\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-s\">Sources<\/h2><p class=\"lede\">Peer-reviewed studies and official regulatory sources, checked on November 2, 2026.<\/p>\n  <ol class=\"src\"><li id=\"src-1\"><span>European Commission. <em>CosIng, CERAMIDE NP entry<\/em> (CAS 34354-88-6 \/ 100403-19-8, EC 309-560-3). <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing\/details\/92555\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-2\"><span>European Commission. <em>CosIng, CERAMIDE NG entry<\/em> (CAS 2304-80-5, EC -). <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing\/details\/92227\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-3\"><span>European Commission. <em>CosIng, CERAMIDE AP entry<\/em> (CAS 100403-19-8, EC 309-560-3). <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing\/details\/32501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-4\"><span>European Commission. <em>CosIng, CERAMIDE EOP entry<\/em> (CAS -, EC -). <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing\/details\/92562\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-5\"><span>Burnett CL, Boyer IJ, Bergfeld WF, et al. <em>Safety Assessment of Ceramides as Used in Cosmetics<\/em> Int J Toxicol. 2020;39(3 Suppl):5S-25S..  <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/1091581820958692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1177\/1091581820958692<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-6\"><span>Bouwstra JA, N\u0103d\u0103ban A, Bras W, et al. <em>The skin barrier: an extraordinary interface with an exceptional lipid organization<\/em> Prog Lipid Res. 2023;92:101252..  <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.plipres.2023.101252\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1016\/j.plipres.2023.101252<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-7\"><span>Su Z, Zheng Y, Yi J, et al. <em>The effectiveness and safety of a skin care product with Centella 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A product specialist will get back to you shortly.<\/div><\/div><noscript class=\"wpforms-error-noscript\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/noscript><div id=\"wpforms-error-noscript\" style=\"display: none;\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/div><div class=\"wpforms-field-container\"><div id=\"wpforms-28270-field_26-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-html\" data-field-type=\"html\" data-field-id=\"26\"><div id=\"wpforms-28270-field_26\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-28270-field_26-error\"><center>CONTACT INFORMATION<\/center><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-28270-field_8-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-name\" data-field-type=\"name\" data-field-id=\"8\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" aria-hidden=\"false\">Name <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><div class=\"wpforms-field-row wpforms-field-large\"><div 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Method<\/label><select id=\"wpforms-28270-field_39\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium choicesjs-select\" data-size-class=\"wpforms-field-row wpforms-field-medium\" data-search-enabled=\"\" name=\"wpforms[fields][39]\"><option value=\"\" class=\"placeholder\" disabled  selected='selected'>Please select your preferred method of contact<\/option><option value=\"WhatsApp\"  class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"  >WhatsApp<\/option><option value=\"Email\"  class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"  >Email<\/option><option value=\"Call only\"  class=\"choice-3 depth-1\"  >Call only<\/option><\/select><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpforms-layout-column wpforms-layout-column-50\" ><div id=\"wpforms-28270-field_11-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-phone\" data-field-type=\"phone\" data-field-id=\"11\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-28270-field_11\" aria-hidden=\"false\">Phone <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"tel\" 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