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Ceramide 3
Ceramide 3 is listed in CosIng with formula roles skin conditioning, and hair conditioning.
- INCI name
- Ceramide 3
A single molecular structure has not been verified for this record.
Its role in a formula
Ceramide 3
- Skin conditioningleaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
- Hair conditioningleaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
Recorded formula roles, not a prediction of a finished product’s results.
About the sourcesSafety status
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- PregnancyNot assessed
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- BreastfeedingNot assessed
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- Baby useNot assessed
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- Fungal acneNot assessed
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- General safetyNot assessed
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What a product assessment still needs
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- Product format (leave-on, rinse-off or peel)
- Exposure route (skin, lips or inhalation)
- Application site and area
- Frequency and contact time
- Skin condition and covered application
- Age group
- Infant skin or mouth contact
About Ceramide 3: what the sources say
What is Ceramide 3?
Ceramide 3 (Retired) is the N-acylated phytosphingosine having the erythro structure that conforms generally to the formula, where m has a value ranging from 12 to 28 in which the acyl moiety may be saturated, mono-unsaturated, or di-unsaturated and n has a value ranging from 10 to 20. The INCI Name, Ceramide 3, originally developed in 1997, was designated with a retired status in 2014. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the INCI Name Ceramide 3 will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignment, Ceramide NP.
European Commission CosIng · ingredient identityWhat is it used for in a formula?
The source lists these formulation categories. Their meanings describe cosmetic roles, not a tested result for every product.
- skin conditioning
- An ingredient in this category leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for.
- hair conditioning
- An ingredient in this category leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage.
What reading is available?
- 4 beauty articles
- 32 research papers
Compiled from the sources linked above. Source authors have not reviewed beautydew labs. Related reading and formulation classifications do not establish a finished product’s effectiveness, suitability, concentration or safety.
Evidence and limits for Ceramide 3
The listed functions explain its role in a formula. They do not establish whether a finished product will suit your skin.
No reviewed benefit claim is available here yet. Compare the complete formula, its directions, and your own skin preferences.
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Beauty reading & sources
Beauty articles & blogs (4)
Further reading from beauty writers and cosmetic formulators.
- Amperna Skincare Review: Actives for Sensitive Skin | Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Beauty science blog; affiliate links and sponsorships may be present.
- Ceramides - What exactly do they do for skin?
Chemist Confessions
Skincare brand blog; the publisher sells skincare products.
- Ceramides in Skincare: QV Intensive with Ceramides Range | Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Beauty science blog; affiliate links and sponsorships may be present.
Research papers (32)
Related papers naming this ingredient or a sourced alternative name in metadata or available article text. Laboratory, clinical, oral, topical and mixed-formula studies have different scopes. These links are not reviewed benefit claims.
- Safety and risk assessment of ceramide 3 in cosmetic products.
Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association · 2015
- Ceramide 1 and ceramide 3 act synergistically on skin hydration and the transepidermal water loss of sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin.
International journal of dermatology · 2008
- Effect of a lipid-rich emollient containing ceramide 3 in experimentally induced skin barrier dysfunction.
Contact dermatitis · 2002
PubMed is hosted by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Listing there does not mean NIH authored or endorses a paper.
Cosmetic ingredient references
- Ceramide 3 in COSMILE Europe
Industry ingredient directory · matched to the publisher’s ingredient index.
- European Commission CosIng database
Catalog reference 96263. Database inclusion is not approval or proof of safety or effectiveness.
Where it fits in real formulas
Related ingredients, common formula neighbors, naming, and catalog context. This stays separate from evidence and personal-fit guidance.
Similar ingredients
related by documented function or concern
Which products contain Ceramide 3?
All 2 →2 public products list this ingredient.
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About the sources
Ingredient lists show presence and order, not concentration, pH, ingredient grade, delivery system, or finished-formula performance.
Sources & methodologyCompiled from the EU CosIng database (ref 96263) · snapshot 16 June 2026. CosIng is an informational, non-legally-binding reference. Inclusion does not mean an ingredient is approved, safe, authorized for cosmetic use, or clinically effective. An INCI list does not reveal concentration, pH, ingredient grade, delivery system, or finished-formula performance.