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Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide

Pseudo-ceramide for barrier support, reducing dryness, and a more comfortable stratum corneum. Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide is often used in formulas that aim to mimic the action of ceramides but with better technological stability.

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✓ Safe

Comedogenic Rating

0/5

Irritation Potential

0/5

What is it?

It is a pseudo-ceramide: a molecule designed to mimic part of the functions of natural ceramides in the stratum corneum. It helps to form a more organized lipid phase in restorative formulas.

Used in creams for dry, sensitive, atopic, or aging skin, in post-active care, and in formulas where gradual barrier restoration is needed.

Key Benefits

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Mimics the barrier action of ceramides

Helps improve lipid organization and reduce moisture loss.

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Suitable for dry skin

Reduces the feeling of tightness and supports a softer skin surface.

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Stable in formulas

Pseudo-ceramides are often easier to stabilize in cosmetics than some natural ceramide blends.

Suitable for

dry skinatopic skinsensitive skinbarrier-repair creams

Main Actions

✓ pseudo-ceramide✓ barrier repair✓ moisture retention✓ lipid support

Not the same as Ceramide NP

Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide is not a classic ceramide NP/AP/EOP, but it can perform a similar barrier role. It works well when other lipids, humectants, and soothing components are present.

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