Ceramide
Ceramide NG
A skin-conditioning ceramide that helps support a healthy moisture barrier.
Key Benefits
- Supports moisture-barrier lipids
- Helps reduce dry, tight sensations
- Improves skin softness
- Promotes smoother-looking texture
- Complements multi-lipid moisturizers
How It Works
Ingredient Details
INCI Name: Ceramide NG
Ingredient Type: Ceramide
Best For
Normal to dry skin · Barrier-stressed skin · Rough or flaky texture · Sensitive skin affected by dryness
What It Is
What It Does
Ceramide NG FAQs
Common questions about this ingredient in skincare.
What is Ceramide NG?
It is a skin-identical ceramide composed of a non-hydroxy fatty acid and dihydrosphingosine, used in barrier-supportive skincare.
How is it different from Ceramide NS?
Both have non-hydroxy fatty acids, but NG uses a dihydrosphingosine base while NS uses sphingosine.
Does Ceramide NG add water to skin?
Not directly like a humectant. It supports the lipid barrier that helps keep water from escaping.
Why is it usually combined with other lipids?
The skin barrier relies on an organized mixture of ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids, so balanced blends better reflect natural barrier architecture.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
It is commonly used in products for dry or sensitive skin, but patch-testing is sensible because tolerance depends on the entire formula.
Is there clinical research on Ceramide NG alone?
Direct independent clinical evidence isolating this subclass is limited. Most topical evidence evaluates ceramide mixtures or complete moisturizers.
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