Ceramide 3

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Also known as:  Ceramide III

 

Description

Ceramide 3 is a type of Ceramide.

 

Health Benefits of Ceramide 3

Skin

 Ceramide 3 (applied topically) may help to prevent Detergent-induced Dermatitis. 

 Ceramide 3 (applied topically) may increase the Water content of the Skin making it useful for the treatment of Skin - Dry. 

 Ceramide 3 (applied topically) may improve the visual appearance of the Skin by reducing Skin roughness. 

 

Chemical Data

 Ceramide 3 consists of a Sphingosine backbone acetylated with Stearic Acid.

 

Chemical Name

 Trihydroxypalmitamidohydroxypropyl Myristyl Ether

 

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