Ceramide 6

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Description

Ceramide 6 is a type of Ceramide.

 

Health Benefits of Ceramide 6

Skin

 Ceramide 6 (applied topically) may improve the visual appearance of the Skin (due to its ability to smooth rough Skin via modulation of desquamation). 

 

Chemical Data

 Ceramide 6 contains a Long-Chain Alpha-Hydroxy Acid (which contrasts with the Short-Chain Alpha-Hydroxy Acids found in many current Skin care products.

 

Chemical Name

 Alpha-OH-stearoylphytosphingosine

 

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