Safety Assessment of Ceramides as Used in Cosmetics
Christina L. Burnett, Ivan Boyer, Wilma F. Bergfeld, D. Belsito, Ronald A. Hill, Curtis D. Klaassen, D.C. Liebler, James G. Marks, Ronald C. Shank, Thomas J. Slaga, Paul W. Snyder, Lillian J. Gill, Bart Heldreth
Abstract
The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety (Panel) reviewed the safety of ceramides, which function in cosmetics primarily as hair-conditioning agents and skin-conditioning agents-miscellaneous. The Panel considered relevant data related to these ingredients. The Panel concluded that ceramides were safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment.
Topics & Concepts
CosmeticsMedicineToxicologyPathologyBiologyContact Dermatitis and AllergiesPesticide Exposure and ToxicityAdvancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery