Ceramide NDS (INCI Ceramide NG)
Ceramide NG
What does Ceramide NDS (INCI Ceramide NG) do for skin?
Nonhydroxy fatty acid + dihydrosphingosine. Distinguish it from NS by the absence of the double bond. A possible barrier-lipid contribution is not proof that the single molecule is superior.
Dose on file: N/A; a stand-alone % cannot be fixed from finished-product mixed-lipid evidence alone
Is Ceramide NDS (INCI Ceramide NG) safe in skincare?
CIR safe as used
Based on
- Reference: CIR, 2015
Safe as used · Covered by the CIR safety assessment of ceramides.
Is Ceramide NDS (INCI Ceramide NG) classified as a carcinogen?
Only four bodies count here: IARC, EU CLP, US NTP and California Prop 65.
Not classified by IARC, EU CLP, US NTP, or California Prop 65.
How is Ceramide NDS (INCI Ceramide NG) regulated?
Cosmetic ingredient
Not found on any prescription-drug, professional-treatment, or US OTC monograph list, so it is treated as a cosmetic ingredient. This is a passive default ("not on any known restricted list"), not an individually verified positive finding.
Ceramide NDS (INCI Ceramide NG) benefits for skin, by concern
These raw scores are only shown here, in the ingredient dictionary.
Dose on file: N/A; a stand-alone % cannot be fixed from finished-product mixed-lipid evidence alone
Rated on structure and mixed-formulation evidence. The stand-alone clinical effective % is N/A, and 5.0 does not mean better than other lipids.
- Reference: CIR, 2015
- Reference: Man et al., 1996
- Reference: Zettersten et al., 1997
Products that list this ingredient
96 products in our catalog list this ingredient. Here are the 12 with the most reviews.
- DiorAddict Lip Glow Butter
- MACHyper Real Serumizer Skin Balancing Hydration Serum
- MACStrobe Highlighting Moisturizer Cream
- DecortéLiposome Advanced Repair Serum
- CNPCNP Derma Answer Barrier Reset Cream 2.7 fl. oz.(80ml) + 1.01 fl. oz.(30ml) Set
- MACHyper Real Serumizer Eye Treatment
- MACHyper Real Skincanvas Balm Moisturizing Cream
- StriVectinDouble Fix for Lips Plumping & Vertical Line Treatment
- SickScience LabsShapeShift Advanced Jaw & Neck Firming Serum
- SKIN1004Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream
- AlleyoopLip Goals Glossy Balm
- BubbleWater Slide Hydration Boosting Serum Hyaluronic Acid + Peptides
Sources (3)
- Reference: CIR, 2015
- Reference: Man et al., 1996
- Reference: Zettersten et al., 1997
Red does not mean poison. Preservatives that stop a product going off, UV filters and fragrance can land on yellow or red depending on their score.
Green does not mean right for you. Skin and allergies differ from person to person. Treat the color as a starting point.