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Ceramide NP: is it comedogenic? What it does in skincare

INCI name: Ceramide NP

Acne verdict Fine

Not a known pore-clogger

  • ComedogenicNo published rating
  • IrritancyNo published rating

What it does

Barrier lipid that helps skin hold in moisture.

  • Skin-identical
  • Hair conditioning
  • Skin conditioning

Ceramide NP in plain English

Ceramide NP is one of the ceramides found naturally in the skin barrier. Ceramides are fats that act like mortar between skin cells and help keep moisture in and irritants out. They are useful for acne-prone skin that has been dried out by treatments and are not known to clog pores.

Is ceramide NP bad for acne?

Not based on the evidence we have. Ceramide NP is not a known pore-clogger. Our checker rates it as fine for acne-prone skin, so judge by how your own skin reacts.

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Also called

  • Ceramide NP
  • Ceramide 3
  • N-stearoyl phytosphingosine
  • Ceramide np (ceramide 3)

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Frequently asked questions

Is ceramide NP comedogenic?

There is no published comedogenic rating for ceramide NP in Fulton's 1989 table, and it is not known as a pore-clogger.

What does ceramide NP do in skincare?

In short: barrier lipid that helps skin hold in moisture. In formulas it is used for hair conditioning and skin conditioning.

What else is ceramide NP called on ingredient labels?

On ingredient lists, ceramide NP can also appear as Ceramide 3, N-stearoyl phytosphingosine or Ceramide np (ceramide 3).

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