Is Ceramide NP vegan?
Ceramide NP
Ceramide NP is an N-acylated sphingolipid consisting of phytosphingosine (D-erythro structure) linked to a normal saturated or unsaturated fatty acid; it can be produced synthetically or derived from plant or animal sources.
| Also known as | 1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide, Ceramide NP, Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine, Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine, Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine |
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| INCI name | Ceramide NP |
| CAS number | 34354-88-6 |
| EC number | 309-560-3 |
| CosIng ID | 92555 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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