How to Add Ceramide NP to Your Cream Base

Adding Ceramide NP (Ceramide 3) to your cream base requires proper incorporation, as it is not easily soluble at room temperature. Based on the properties of common Ceramide NP ingredients:

• Standard Ceramide NP (like Ceramide 3) is a powder that needs to be dissolved in the oil phase of a formulation with heat, typically above 75°C.
• More advanced forms, like Ceracare™ NP50, are designed for easier dispersion in either the oil or water phase with heat (around 45-85°C depending on the phase).

Given your base contains wax (an oil phase) and a creamy base (an emulsion containing oil and water phases), the most reliable method to incorporate 0.1g of Ceramide NP is to:

1. Add it to the wax portion: Heat the 30g wax base to at least 75-85°C.
2. Dissolve/Disperse the Ceramide NP: Add the 0.1g of Ceramide NP to the heated wax and stir well until it is fully dissolved or dispersed.
3. Combine with the Creamy Base: Once the Ceramide NP is incorporated into the wax, combine this mixture with your 60g creamy base, ensuring both phases are at compatible temperatures before mixing to form a stable emulsion.

Adding Ceramide NP "directly" without heating and mixing into a suitable phase (like the heated oil phase) is generally not effective for achieving proper solubility and even distribution in the final product. While some forms are more dispersible, incorporating into the heated oil phase (wax) is a standard and effective approach to ensure it is fully integrated into your formulation.

Therefore, it is recommended to add the Ceramide NP to the heated wax portion first, rather than trying to add it directly to the final mixed base without proper dissolution/dispersion steps.