barrier

Ceramides · 세라마이드

INCI: Ceramide NP / AP / EOP (complex)

Also known as: Ceramide NP · Ceramide AP · Ceramide EOP · 피부장벽 지질

Updated May 2026. Based on public cosmetic-science references (INCI Decoder, CosIng EU, EWG Skin Deep, Paula's Choice) plus Korean product catalog mapping. Editorial summary — not regulatory or medical advice.

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

Products with Ceramides (675)

Catalog matches ranked by data completeness and reviews.

Related answer guides

External references

We do not republish proprietary ingredient databases. Public references above are good starting points for verification — treat this page's structured description as our editorial summary, not a primary regulatory source.

Educational summary for skincare shoppers. Not medical advice. For pregnancy, treatment-related, or condition-specific decisions, consult a qualified clinician.