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Ceramide AP

N-(Alpha-hydroxyacyl)phytosphingosine

Safety Notes

Alpha-hydroxy ceramide; important structural component of skin barrier; synthetic; used in combination ceramide systems; supports corneocyte lipid bilayer integrity

Function & Common Use

Function

Skin Conditioning / Barrier Repair

Category

Emollient

Common In

Moisturisers barrier creams serums

Origin

Synthetic

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Format restriction: Leave-on

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ceramide AP safe to use in skincare?

Ceramide AP has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Alpha-hydroxy ceramide; important structural component of skin barrier; synthetic; used in combination ceramide systems; supports corneocyte lipid bilayer integrity

Is Ceramide AP allowed in India?

Ceramide AP is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Ceramide AP used for in cosmetics?

Ceramide AP functions as: Skin Conditioning / Barrier Repair. It is commonly found in: Moisturisers barrier creams serums.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS106882-57-5
ECN/A

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