CEREBROSIDES is graded F (Banned) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexII.
CEREBROSIDES
Safety grade: F
Cerebrosides are waxy, fat-like substances naturally found in skin cells that help maintain the skin's protective barrier. They work similarly to other lipids that keep skin soft and hydrated.
This ingredient softens and conditions the skin while strengthening its natural protective barrier to lock in moisture and defend against environmental stressors.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Prohibited
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to CEREBROSIDES
- DIMETHICONE — Grade A. Silicone emollient that conditions skin and strengthens moisture barrier like cerebrosides.
- HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL — Grade A. Plant oil emollient that softens skin and conditions while protecting barrier function.
- GLYCOL DISTEARATE — Grade A. Glyceride emollient and skin conditioner that moisturizes and protects like cerebrosides.
Other EU Prohibited (Annex II) ingredients
- BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL — Grade F**
- PETROLATUM — Grade F
- ZINC PYRITHIONE — Grade F**
- CYCLOMETHICONE — Grade F**
- HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE — Grade F
- CI 73360 — Grade F
Other Emollient ingredients
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL — Grade A
- GLYCERYL STEARATE — Grade A
- CETYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- GLYCERYL OLEATE — Grade A