Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No significant safety concerns reported. Ceramides as a class are naturally present in the stratum corneum and are generally well-tolerated. No irritation or sensitization issues documented at cosmetic use levels. Molecular weight 988.6 g/mol. Chemical name: Linoleoyloxyheptacosanoyl-C18-phytosphingosine. Integrates into the skin's intercellular lipid matrix and forms lamellar structures between corneocytes, reducing TEWL. Meta-analysis shows ceramide-containing moisturizers significantly imp...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ceramide 1 A safe in cosmetics?
No significant safety concerns reported. Ceramides as a class are naturally present in the stratum corneum and are generally well-tolerated. No irritation or sensitization issues documented at cosmetic use levels. Molecular weight 988.6 g/mol. Chemical name: Linoleoyloxyheptacosanoyl-C18-phytosphingosine. Integrates into the skin's intercellular lipid matrix and forms lamellar structures between corneocytes, reducing TEWL. Meta-analysis shows ceramide-containing moisturizers significantly imp... The EU classifies Ceramide 1 A as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Ceramide 1 A allowed in the EU?
Ceramide 1 A EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ceramide 1 A do in cosmetics?
Ceramide 1 A functions as: Hair conditioning; skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 179186-48-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ceramide 1 A?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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