Factory Supply Ceramide CAS 100403-19-8
What are ceramides?
Ceramides are important bioactive lipids composed of sphingosine and fatty acids linked by amide bonds. Based on compositional differences, they can be classified into 16 types (such as ceramide NP, AS, etc.). As a core component of the skin barrier, they account for 40%–50% of the lipids in the stratum corneum. Together with cholesterol and fatty acids, they form the structure of intercellular lipids, effectively preventing moisture loss and blocking external stimuli. Ceramides possess both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties, forming a network structure in the stratum corneum to strongly associate water molecules, thereby maintaining skin hydration and softness.
Why Choose YTBIO Ceramides?
We own our factory with over 12 years of experience supplying natural bioactive raw materials for dietary supplement and functional food industry. Our full production line holds complete international certifications: cGMP, FSSC22000, BRC, HACCP, HALAL, KOSHER, ISO9001 & ISO22000, fully compliant with global food‑grade safety standards.
Our Ceramides are extracted from natural rice bran. Available specifications: ＞5% Liquid / 95% Powder Ceramides.As key lipid components, they help maintain barrier health and are widely used in health care and nutritional supplement formulas.
We support customized active content, custom particle size and flexible MOQ. Complete COA, technical datasheet and sample service are available for your testing.
COA of Ceramide NP
What are the core functions of ceramides?
Strengthening the skin barrier: As a major component of the stratum corneum lipid matrix (accounting for approximately 50%), ceramides, along with cholesterol and free fatty acids, construct and stabilize the skin's physical barrier structure, effectively blocking the invasion of external irritants and allergens, and preventing excessive evaporation of internal moisture.
Water retention and moisturizing: Due to its unique amphiphilic molecular structure, ceramides can form a regularly arranged layered liquid crystal structure in the stratum corneum, acting like a "water-locking net," firmly adsorbing and storing water molecules, thereby maintaining the normal moisture content of the stratum corneum for a long time and alleviating dryness and roughness of the skin.
Regulating Cellular Activity: At the cell biology level, ceramides are important second messengers, participating in the regulation of epidermal cell growth, differentiation, renewal, and even programmed cell death (apoptosis), which is crucial for maintaining epidermal homeostasis and normal metabolic cycles.
Soothing and Anti-inflammatory: Through specific signaling pathways, ceramides can inhibit the excessive release of pro-inflammatory mediators, helping to reduce skin inflammation and playing a repairing and soothing role in inflammatory conditions such as sensitive skin and atopic dermatitis.
Delaying Aging: By promoting collagen synthesis in the dermis and inhibiting the activity of its degrading enzymes (such as matrix metalloproteinases), ceramides help maintain the integrity of the skin's supporting structure, thereby improving skin elasticity and firmness and slowing down wrinkle formation.
Main Applications of Ceramides
I. Cosmetics
Ceramides are a core ingredient for repairing and maintaining the skin barrier and are widely added to skincare and medical skincare products. With its high moisturizing power and skin compatibility, it can increase the moisture content of the stratum corneum, enhance skin elasticity, and assist in repairing barrier damage problems such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. In high-end cosmetics, ceramides are also used to improve skin texture, delay signs of aging, and act as penetration enhancers to aid the absorption of other active ingredients.
II. Food and Health Products
Ceramides have also been developed as functional food ingredients. Studies have shown that adding recommended doses of ceramides to foods such as bread, jelly, and yogurt maintains high activity after processing without affecting the flavor and quality of the food. Currently, related products mainly appear in the form of dietary supplements and functional beverages, focusing on their potential auxiliary regulatory effects on immunity and metabolic support.
III. Medical Research
Ceramides play an important role in cell signaling, especially in regulating cell differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis. Their metabolism is associated with various disease states. Research suggests that specific ceramide subtypes exhibit characteristic changes in cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and neurodegenerative diseases, and may serve as potential biomarkers for disease risk assessment and progression monitoring.
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FAQ
Q: What certifications can you provide?
A: We hold GMP, ISO, HACCP, HALAL, KOSHER, FDA certificates, support OEM customization.
Q: What specifications do you supply?
A: ＞5% Liquid / 95% Powder. Each batch attached COA and third-party inspection reports.
Q: Product highlights?
A: Synthetic route with high purity, low irritant impurities, stable lipid structure, excellent barrier restoration effect, easy to emulsify in skincare formulas.
Q: Storage & shelf life?
Shelf life: 24 months. Seal tightly, store in cool, dry, dark warehouse below 25°C; avoid high temperature to prevent melting and oxidation.
Q: MOQ,delivery cycle?
A: Standard bulk MOQ 25kg, Production cycle 7–15 working days.
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