Ceramide Ns
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Ceramide NG,Ceramide NS,1,3-Hexadecanediol, 2-Hexadecanamide,Palmitoyl-C16-Dihydrosphingosine,1-Stearoyl-C18-Sphingosine
What does it do?
Ceramide Ns is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Ceramide Ns is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ceramide Ns?
Ceramide Ns is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ceramide NG,Ceramide NS,1,3-Hexadecanediol, 2-Hexadecanamide,Palmitoyl-C16-Dihydrosphingosine,1-Stearoyl-C18-Sphingosine
Is Ceramide Ns allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ceramide Ns is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ceramide Ns do in cosmetic products?
Ceramide Ns is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Ceramide Ns?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ceramide Ns is 100403-19-8.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 02/03/2016