Ceramides
Overview
Ceramides is a generic term for a class of Phosphosphingolipids (Sphingolipids) that comprise a Fatty Acid linked to a Sphingoid (such as Sphingosine or Sphinganine) by an Amide linkage. Ceramides are an active ingredient in many topically-applied Skin care products - especially Skin moisturizers (the Ceramides in these products are derived from animals).
Biological Function of Ceramides
Cells
Ceramides have recently been recognized to function as within some Cells.
Skin
Ceramides are a constituent of the Lipids of the Skin (they are one of the components of the Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) of the Skin):
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