Ceramide NG
AKA “Ceramide 2, n-stearoyl dihydrosphingosine, Ceramide NS, Ceramide 2 pure, (2S, 3R)-2-(Octadecanoylamino)octadecane-1, 1-stearoyl-C18-sphingosine, palmitoyl-c16-dihydrosphingosine”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Ceramide ng
AKA: Ceramide 2, N-stearoyl dihydrosphingosine, Ceramide NS, Ceramide 2 pure, (2S, 3R)-2-(Octadecanoylamino)octadecane-1, 1-stearoyl-C18-sphingosine, Palmitoyl-c16-dihydrosphingosine
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 5
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Ceramide
Synthetic
Clean
Ceramide NG helps strengthen your skin's natural barrier and locks in moisture, leaving skin feeling soft and hydrated.
Formula
C36H73NO3
Mol. Weight
568.00
CAS #
2304-80-5
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Moisturising
Skin Conditioning Miscellaneous
Improves skin feel
Traditional Use
A synthetic humectant and emollient developed for cosmetic use in the late 20th century. Created to improve hydration and skin conditioning without natural historical precedent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR