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Ceramides · 세라마이드
INCI: Ceramide NP / AP / EOP (complex)
Also known as: Ceramide NP · Ceramide AP · Ceramide EOP · 피부장벽 지질
What it is
Ceramides are lipid molecules that make up roughly half of the skin barrier by mass. Topical ceramides — most commonly NP, AP, and EOP — directly replenish what compromised skin is missing. K-beauty barrier-repair creams (often paired with cholesterol and free fatty acids in a “MLE” or pseudo-physiologic ratio) center on ceramide-led formulas.
한국어 설명
세라마이드는 피부 장벽 지질의 약 절반을 구성하는 분자다. 외용 세라마이드(가장 흔한 형태는 NP·AP·EOP)는 손상된 장벽에서 부족한 성분을 직접 보충한다. K-뷰티 장벽 회복 크림은 콜레스테롤·자유 지방산과 함께 “MLE” 또는 유사 생리학적 비율로 배합된 세라마이드 기반 포뮬러가 중심이다.
Best for
- compromised barrier
- dry skin
- sensitive skin
- mature skin
Pairs well with
- Cholesterol
- Squalane
- Niacinamide
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Glycerin
Featured Korean products with Ceramides
Products from our catalog that list this ingredient in the title or description.
Related answer guides
- Ceramides Korean Skincare Guide A Seoul-informed guide to Korean ceramide toners and creams for barrier care, dry skin, and sensitive routines.
- Barrier Repair: Best Korean Ceramide Creams A curated guide to the closest Korean ceramide barrier-care picks from Naver Shopping, led by Dr.Jart and Illiyoon.
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External references
- Ceramide NP (Explained + Products)
Specific cosmetic ingredient page for a common skincare ceramide form.
- Ceramides | Skin Care Ingredient Dictionary | Paula's Choice
Adds barrier-support interpretation for ceramides in skincare.
- Ceramide
Adds independent lipid biology background for barrier claims.
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