Ceramide AP
Also known as: Ceramide 6-II
Ceramide AP (ceramide 6-II) is a key component of the skin's lipid barrier. It works alongside ceramide NP and ceramide EOP to form the lamellar bodies that seal the stratum corneum. Clinical studies show that a combination of ceramide NP, AP, and EOP with cholesterol and fatty acids most effectively restores barrier function in compromised skin.
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