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What Is Ceramide NG?
Ceramide NG (formerly known as ceramide 2) belongs to a larger group of ceramides that are found naturally in skin as long chains of lipids (fats). The “NG” refers to this ceramide’s sphinganine base.
Healthy skin is made up of approximately 50% ceramides. Decreased levels of ceramides lead to weaker barrier strength, making skin more vulnerable to external stressors and dehydration.
As a skin care ingredient, topical application of ceramide NG can step in to help fill this gap and replenish skin’s barrier, so it is better able to defend itself from external stimuli. Single ceramides work best when combined with other replenishing ingredients to improve skin’s hydration, resiliency, and suppleness.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel’s 2020 assessment concluded that ceramide ingredients are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use, typically no more than 0.01%.
Benefits for Your Skin
Clinical Evidence & References
- International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 5S-25S
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
- Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
- Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
- Journal of Lipid Research, July 2008, pages 1,466-1,476
- Journal of Lipid Research, September 2007, pages 1936-1943
- American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
- Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1,126-1,136
- Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
Published Research
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Ceramide 2 and skin hydration Dermatitis, 2014
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Ceramide AP
Helps strengthen skin's barrier Improves hydration and suppleness
Ceramide EOP
Type of ceramide found naturally in skin Helps improve skin’s barrier strength and hydration
Ceramide EOS
Specific type of ceramide found naturally in skin that has a bio-identical skin care ingredient Works optimally when combined with other ceramides + fatty acids and cholesterol
Ceramide NP
Type of ceramide found in skin Reinforces skin’s barrier strength
Ceramide NS
Natural skin component that aids barrier strength Aides in improving skin’s texture and hydration
Ceramides
The lipids that hold the skin barrier together
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