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CERAMIDE AG.

Essential / HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING

Ceramide AG is a vital complex lipid naturally present in the skin's barrier. It significantly enhances hydration, maintains skin flexibility, and protects against environmental stressors by forming a robust protective shield.

Summary

Skin conditioning Humectant Anti-Ageing

Science

Mechanism of Action

Ceramide AG, a complex lipid with both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties, is a foundational component of the skin's protective barrier. It integrates with other essential lipids like cholesterol and fatty acids to construct a resilient natural barrier, preventing moisture loss and blocking irritant penetration. Its unique glucose component allows it to efficiently attract and distribute water throughout the stratum corneum, while simultaneously reinforcing crucial barrier structures. Furthermore, it functions as a natural plasticizer, promoting skin flexibility and preventing cracking in dynamic areas, and contributes to healthy epidermal differentiation and cell turnover for a smoother texture. This aids skin in adapting to varying humidity levels.

Research

Clinical Evidence

High confidence
Effective range 0.00005–0.2%
Optimal

0.2%

Key findings

  1. 01 Formulations incorporating Ceramide AG have demonstrated superior and more sustained hydration improvements compared to those containing only basic ceramides.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

Ceramide AG is a biologically essential component of the skin's natural barrier, not an additive typically 'dusted' for marketing claims. Its efficacy is well-established even at low, physiologically relevant concentrations.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH 4.5 – 6.5
0 7 14

Stability

To preserve the structural integrity and efficacy of Ceramide AG, avoid formulating in highly acidic environments (pH below 4.5) or highly alkaline conditions (pH above 6.5).

Synergies

  • Cholesterol
  • Fatty Acids

Conflicts

  • Highly acidic environments
  • Highly alkaline environments

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Max tested
0.2%
Sensitization risk Low

The CIR Expert Panel has deemed ceramides, as a group, safe for cosmetic use under current practices and concentrations, provided they are not derived from bovine central nervous system tissues. Ceramide AG is occasionally categorized as Ceramide 1 in traditional chemical classifications.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Essential

Ceramide AG is an essential barrier-supporting lipid that significantly boosts hydration, enhances skin resilience, and promotes a smoother, healthier complexion across all skin types.

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