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Ingredient

Ceramide Np

Korean label: 세라마이드엔피

Ceramide NP is a skin-identical lipid (formerly called Ceramide 3) that replaces ceramides naturally found between skin cells, helping rebuild the moisture barrier and lock in hydration.

Key facts

INCI name
Ceramide Np
Also known as
세라마이드엔피
Evidence grade
moderate evidence
Pore-clogging
0/5 (a contested measure — take it lightly)
Reviewed

Similar ingredients

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What it does

moderate evidence

Benefits

  • Reinforces and helps rebuild a healthy moisture barrier
  • Reduces water loss to keep skin hydrated
  • Skin-identical, so very well tolerated
  • Works synergistically with other ceramides and fatty acids

Side effects

  • Very well tolerated with essentially no common side effects

Who it's for

Dry, dehydrated, sensitive or barrier-compromised skin

Who should be careful

No known contraindications at typical cosmetic concentrations

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