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CERAMIDES
INCI: Ceramides
What is Ceramides?
Ceramides are found in intracellular spaces of the epidermal or stratum corneum. They are heterogeneous in structure, and by changing an amide linkage or differences in chain length, fatty acid conjunction, hydroxylation, saturation, etc. different factors form a different ceramide altogether. They are essentially important in maintaining the intact structure and moisture permeability of the first layer of skin. Ceramide production decreases with age, and as a result, dry and scaly skin as well as other aging skin problems like fine lines, and wrinkles, start showing up. Ceramides not only hydrate skin but they fill the space in the stratum corneum and repair it, some ceramides boost natural ceramides production. This helps skin gain its moisture and intact barrier back, preventing future damage as well. There are few tens of ceramides, which form the skin's stratum corneum, and amongst them, the following are frequently used ceramides.
Ceramide name | % found in total ceramide pool of SC | Components | Use and benefits | Products available |
Ceramide AP/Ceramide 6
| 8.8 | Alpha-hydroxy-N-stearoyl-phytosphingosine | Moisturized and replenish skin, keeps skin protected and moist. | Creams, lotions, serums |
Ceramide EOP/Ceramide 9
| 1.1 | P stands for phytosphingosine/ E ester-linked fatty acid/O for omega hydroxy fatty acid | Moisturizer Skin Revitalizer Protective agent | Night creams, lotions, serums |
Ceramide EOS/ Ceramide 1 |
| N-acetylated sphingolipid consisting of sphingosine having D-erytho structure connected to saturated or unsaturated fatty acid esterified at omega -OH of the fatty acid. | As a lipid concentrate, it is used as anti-wrinkle, anti-aging product. It also moisturizes skin, protects and repairs skin. | Serum, cream and lotion. |
Ceramide NG/Ceramide 2
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| 1-stearoyl-C18-sphingosine | Moisturizing agent The protective agent used as anti-aging, anti-wrinkle agent | Cream, lotions, serums, repairing shampoos and conditioners |
Ceramide NP/Ceramide 3
| 22.1 | phytosphingosine base + stearic acid (Saturated fatty acid) | Hair conditioning and skin conditioning | Cream, lotions, serums, shampoo, and conditioner |
Ceramide NS/Ceramide 2 | - | N-stearoyl sphinganine | Similar to Ceramide EOS | Serum, cream and lotion |
Use & Benefits:
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