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Ceramide NDS

N-(2-Hydroxy fatty acid)dihydrosphingosine

Safety Notes

Dihydrosphingosine-based ceramide; component of the skin lipid lamellar body system; synthetic

Function & Common Use

Function

Skin Conditioning / Barrier Repair

Category

Emollient

Common In

Barrier creams sensitive skin products

Origin

Synthetic

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ceramide NDS safe to use in skincare?

Ceramide NDS has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Dihydrosphingosine-based ceramide; component of the skin lipid lamellar body system; synthetic

Is Ceramide NDS allowed in India?

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

What is Ceramide NDS used for in cosmetics?

Ceramide NDS functions as: Skin Conditioning / Barrier Repair. It is commonly found in: Barrier creams sensitive skin products.

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

CASN/A
ECN/A

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