Ceramides are lipids, and lipids are molecules that make up the function of living cells. "[They] make up to 50 percent of the skin composition to form the natural skin barrier," DiAnne Davis, MD, ...

Naturally present in the skin’s topmost layer, ceramides are a class of lipid molecules. They are imperative for maintaining the skin’s barrier function, assisting in moisture retention and ...

“Ceramides can help alleviate a variety of skin complaints,” says Dr Injibar, “including dryness, dehydration, sensitivity and irritation. By reinforcing the skin’s natural barrier ...

Targeting ceramide synthase enzymes may reduce multiple sclerosis severity by limiting ceramide C16 synthesis, offering ...