Ceramides

Ceramide

Skin-identical ingredient, Moisturizer, Barrier support

Ceramides are natural fats found in your skin that help form a protective barrier. They work like a glue to hold skin cells together, keeping moisture in and harmful things out.

What it is

Ceramides are a family of waxy lipid molecules that are a major component of the skin's outer layer, primarily functioning to maintain the skin barrier.

Found in

moisturizers, serums, cleansers, body lotions, anti-aging creams

The concern

No significant concerns identified

Legal status

Ceramides are generally recognized as safe for cosmetic use by regulatory bodies like the FDA and are permitted in cosmetic products in the EU without specific restrictions.

Low Concern

Ceramides are naturally occurring lipids in the skin and are widely considered safe for use in cosmetic products.

Evidence & sources

Authority source

Safety basis: CIR

Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) assessment

Article / explainer

No highly relevant article explainer found yet.

Video explainer

What are ceramides and who are they good for?

Video

Cassandra Bankson

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Community questions

Community discussions are not used as safety evidence and no highly relevant discussion is shown for this ingredient.