Ceramide 5

Ceramide 5

AKA “Ceramide 5 [INCI], TIC-006, CERAMIDE 5 (RETIRED), CERAMIDE AS (CERAMIDE 5), CERAMIDE 5 (RETIRED) [INCI]”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Ceramide 5

AKA: Ceramide 5 [INCI], TIC-006, CERAMIDE 5 (RETIRED), CERAMIDE AS (CERAMIDE 5), CERAMIDE 5 (RETIRED) [INCI]

Synthetic · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Ceramide

Synthetic

Clean

Ceramide 5 (Retired) is the N-acylated sphingolipid having the erythro structure that conforms generally to the formula, where m has a value ranging from 13 to 27 in which the acyl moiety may be saturated or mono-unsatuarated and n has a value ranging from 10 to 16. Ceramide 5 is similar to Ceramide 4, however, the acylating hydroxy acids are generally longer in Ceramide 5 than in Ceramide 4.The INCI Name, Ceramide 5, originally developed in 1997, was designated with a retired status in 2014. Fo Science: Functions: Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

Formula

C42H83NO4

Mol. Weight

666.1

CAS #

100403-19-8

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Strengthens skin barrier

Locks in moisture

Prevents moisture loss

Traditional Use

Discovered during research into skin lipid composition in the late 20th century. Manufactured synthetically to replicate the skin's natural ceramide profile and strengthen barrier function.