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Pseudo-ceramide blend

MYRISTOYL/PALMITOYL OXOSTEARAMIDE/ARACHAMIDE MEA

CAS -
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A blend of monoethanolamide pseudo-ceramides built on fatty acid backbones to support the skin barrier. It is generally well tolerated, with usual concerns about MEA-amide formulation purity.

Skin benefits

  • Pseudo-ceramide blend for barrier support
  • Provides emolliency and smoothing
  • Mimics natural skin lipids
  • Useful in moisturizers and barrier creams

Known concerns

  • Limited published cosmetic safety data on exact mix
  • MEA-amide impurity considerations
  • Possible interaction with nitrosating agents in formulation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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