At the intersection of nature and innovation, you will find our ceramide technologies. With 30 years of experience in developing sustainability-driven and dermatologically proven cosmetic ingredients, we are your solution provider for advanced formulation. In 1994, we first cracked the code for skin-identical ceramides using biotechnology. Since then, we have been committed to using breakthrough science to help you solve diverse skin and hair care challenges, without harming the environment.

Pollution, aging, changing weather, UV radiation and predisposition can all disrupt the natural hair and skin barrier, leading to everything from dry skin and slower skin cell turnover to brittle hair or a sensitive scalp. Our ceramide technologies are programmed to counteract these types of damage by enhancing, protecting and repairing skin and hair’s natural shield.

We distinguish between 9 types of ceramides that we use in our products, enabling us to create a versatile yet unique ceramides portfolio over the last 30 years. Furthermore, we understand the beauty and power of diversification: By understanding the crucial role of the fatty acid side chain attached to the base, we can modify the efficacy of our ceramides significantly and achieve a diverse portfolio. This knowledge allows us to create a classical barrier-improving Ceramide NP or a short bioactive Ceramide NP based on a short fatty acid side chain offering excellent lifting and firming anti-aging efficacy, such as our SPHINOX® Lift. Our understanding of this diversity enabled us to develop SPHINOX® Immulance, the first ceramide with a positive impact on the immune barrier of the skin. Thanks to our deep-rooted ceramides expertise and all of these exciting new molecules, we continue our innovative quest for next-generation ceramides and synergies. Further excellent products you can find in our ceramides portfolio are SK-INFLUX® V MB, an ideal formulation that fortifies your skin barrier, HAIRFLUX® for damaged or dry hair and PHYTOSPHINGOSINE SLC, which restores photodamaged skin.

So, whatever product you want to create, our ceramides portfolio is full of innovative cosmetic ingredients that offer all the benefits of ceramide technologies.

Our ceramides are 100% identical to the lipids found in the skin's upper layer (stratum corneum). Gained by a natural yeast fermentation process, the pure quality of our natural ceramides enables them to work in perfect harmony with your skin cells. Because they are identical to what is naturally found in the lipid barrier, our ceramides for skin are ideal for all skin types – even for extremely dry and sensitive, break-out prone or oily skin. Explore our ceramides for the skin and find the right solution for your unique skin challenges!

Our skin-identical ceramides and sphingolipids help you achieve visible, lasting results. With ceramide skin care you can, for example, achieve increased moisture levels and smoother, firmer skin. A healthy, balanced skin barrier. Even wrinkle treatment and fine line minimization.

As a result of our advanced skin-decoding technology, we are proud to be a global market leader in the ceramides business.

When hair gets damaged – whether through over cleansing, harsh chemicals or heat styling – the levels of ceramides naturally present in the cuticle are depleted, leading to dry, brittle locks. Our ceramide technologies refill lacking ceramides in the cuticle, unlocking new hair repair possibilities. Recognized as natural by the hair, our ceramide technologies are able to strengthen the inner hair structure for optimal hydration levels and smooth, silky strands. Each ceramide for hair shows outstanding performance in products for different hair types with different kinds of damages as well as in a diverse range of scalp treatments. Explore our newest addition to our ceramides repertoire, boosting your hair's resilience!

Our ceramides can be used across a wide range of cosmetic applications. As your ceramides partner, we offer:

• Advanced biotechnological processes
• A broad application profile
• Scientifically backed results (in vitro and in vivo studies)
• 30 years of experience and formulation know-how
• Extensive knowledge on biological pathways - Evonik Skin Institute

We understand that consumers expect a lot from their cosmetic products, especially in today's era of skintellectuals and democratized knowledge of beauty and personal care ingredients. Our ceramide and sphingolipid products offer outstanding performance across different skin and hair conditions. Furthermore, our system solutions are simple and easy to add to a diverse spectrum of formulations – from moisturizing skin care products to repairing scalp and hair treatments. 

No matter what your cosmetic needs, at Evonik, you will find a motivated and experienced team ready to help you find the right ceramide supplement that takes your beauty and personal care products to new heights.