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Plant Ceramide (Glucosylceramide)

ceramide-protagonist
BarrierMoisturizing
INCI: Sphingolipids / Glucosylceramide
In short · TL;DR
Category
Moisturizing & Barrier
Effect
Barrier function repair
Concentration
0.1-1%
Effect
Barrier function repair
Mechanism
Plant-derived ceramides from rice bran and konjac. Functions as a precursor to human-type ceramides
Typical concentration
0.1-1%
Onset
2-4 weeks
Cautions
Less expensive than human-type ceramides but slightly less effective
Evidence & references
Research on barrier repair effects of plant ceramides
Journal

Related Journal

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Skin Longevity SeriesCeramide, the Protagonist — The Science of the Lipid That Binds the Skin
This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.
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