Triacetyl Ceramide Np
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin protecting, skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Triacetyl Ceramide NP is the product obtained by the reaction of Ceramide NP and Acetic Acid.
What does it do?
Triacetyl Ceramide Np 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 protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
EU regulatory status
Triacetyl Ceramide Np 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 Triacetyl Ceramide Np?
Triacetyl Ceramide Np is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Triacetyl Ceramide NP is the product obtained by the reaction of Ceramide NP and Acetic Acid.
Is Triacetyl Ceramide Np allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Triacetyl Ceramide Np is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Triacetyl Ceramide Np do in cosmetic products?
Triacetyl Ceramide Np is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin protecting, skin conditioning - miscellaneous.
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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: 18/06/2024