Is Ceramide NS vegan?
Ceramide NS
Ceramide NS (formerly Ceramide 2) is an N-acylated sphingolipid consisting of sphingosine with the D-erythro configuration linked to a saturated or unsaturated fatty acid via an amide bond. It can be produced synthetically or derived from plant, animal, or microbial sphingolipid sources, so its origin depends on the specific manufacturing pathway.
| Also known as | 1-Stearoyl-C18-Sphingosine, 1,3-Hexadecanediol, 2-Hexadecanamide, Ceramide NG,Ceramide NS,1,3-Hexadecanediol, 2-Hexadecanamide,Palmitoyl-C16-Dihydrosphingosine,1-Stearoyl-C18-Sphingosine, Palmitoyl-C16-Dihydrosphingosine |
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| INCI name | Ceramide NS |
| CosIng ID | 92564 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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