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Ceramide III (= Ceramide NP)

Ceramide NP (alternate naming system)

Safety Notes

Same ingredient as Ceramide NP, alternate nomenclature (old system); see Ceramide NP entry

Function & Common Use

Function

Skin Conditioning / Barrier Repair

Category

Emollient

Common In

Moisturisers barrier creams, same as Ceramide NP

Origin

Synthetic

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ceramide III (= Ceramide NP) safe to use in skincare?

Ceramide III (= Ceramide NP) has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Same ingredient as Ceramide NP, alternate nomenclature (old system); see Ceramide NP entry

Is Ceramide III (= Ceramide NP) allowed in India?

Ceramide III (= Ceramide NP) is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Ceramide III (= Ceramide NP) used for in cosmetics?

Ceramide III (= Ceramide NP) functions as: Skin Conditioning / Barrier Repair. It is commonly found in: Moisturisers barrier creams, same as Ceramide NP.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
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

Identifiers

CAS100403-19-8
ECN/A

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