Ceramide NS
AKA “N-(1, 4-TRIHYDROXYOCTADECAN-2-YL)OCTADEC-9-ENAMIDE, RefChem:124459, Ceramide VI (AP), ATGQXSBKTQANOH-UHFFFAOYSA-N, MSK164723, 4-Octadecanetriol, 2-(2-Hydroxy) Stearamide”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Ceramide ns
AKA: N-(1, 4-TRIHYDROXYOCTADECAN-2-YL)OCTADEC-9-ENAMIDE, RefChem:124459, Ceramide VI (AP), ATGQXSBKTQANOH-UHFFFAOYSA-N, MSK164723, 4-Octadecanetriol, 2-(2-Hydroxy) Stearamide
Synthetic · Hair Conditioning | Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Ceramide
Synthetic
Clean
Ceramide NS helps restore your skin's natural moisture barrier and keeps hair soft and hydrated. This essential lipid locks in hydration for smoother, healthier-looking skin and silkier strands.
Formula
C36H71NO4
Mol. Weight
582.00
CAS #
100403-19-8
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Synthesized from long-chain fatty acids and sphingosine bases through chemical esterification processes. Produced by coupling ceramide precursors via catalytic synthesis to create the nonlhydroxylated sphingoid structure.
Function
Hair Conditioning | Skin Conditioning
Benefits
Strengthens skin barrier
Locks in moisture
Prevents moisture loss
Traditional Use
Developed in the 1990s as a synthetic ceramide designed to mimic natural skin barrier lipids. Created to restore skin hydration and repair compromised skin barriers, particularly for eczema and sensitive skin conditions.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR