What it is
Ceramide 3 is one of the most widely used cosmetic ceramides and mirrors a lipid naturally found in the skin's outer layer. It is incorporated to condition the skin and support a smooth, comfortable surface, frequently combined with other ceramides and complementary lipids. As a supportive ingredient it is typically present at low concentrations in leave-on products.
Safety & warnings
As a skin-identical lipid, Ceramide 3 is very well tolerated, with a low expected risk of irritation or sensitization.
Origin & sourcing
Typically produced synthetically or by biofermentation to yield a skin-identical lipid.
Questions everyone asks
What is Ceramide 3?
It is a skin-identical lipid, now named Ceramide NP, used to condition skin and support a smooth, comfortable surface feel.
How is it different from Ceramide 2?
They are distinct ceramide species with different molecular structures; both are skin-identical lipids and are often used together.