Snapshot
- Overview
- A ceramide that replenishes lipids to ease dryness and tightness.
- Category
- Barrier Support, Hydration, Sensitive Skin, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Emollient
Ceramide 2
Ceramide 2 (ceramide NS) is a skin-identical sphingolipid present in the stratum corneum. It's used to restore lipid balance, improve barrier cohesion, and limit moisture loss for comfortable-feeling skin.
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Our take
Is Ceramide 2 a Good Ingredient?
This skin-identical ceramide has strong evidence for improving barrier cohesion and hydration, and it's well tolerated with low irritation risk, which is what earns it a Great rating; it works best within multi-lipid blends and modern delivery systems.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Replenishes essential lipids so skin feels more resilient and less parched, and encourages lasting comfort and a smoother texture with consistent use.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Used in daily lotions, reparative creams, and gentle serums for sensitive or dryness-prone skin, and also common in rich moisturizers designed for day or night care.
Before you use it
Safety
Low likelihood of irritation or sensitization and appropriate for sensitive skin. No common regulatory limits at standard cosmetic use levels.
Products with Ceramide 2
