ceramide
noun
cer·amide
ˈsir-ə-ˌmīd 
ˈser-
plural ceramides
: any of various simple sphingolipids that are composed of a fatty acid linked to sphingosine, are found especially in cell membranes, are involved in mediating various cellular processes (such as those affecting cell differentiation and apoptosis), and act as precursors for more complex sphingolipids
The enzyme controls production of a cellular substance, ceramide, which triggers the natural process of egg cell death.—
L. Stivitz
L. StivitzMoisturizers containing ceramides (natural lipids that are similar in structure to those in the skin's own moisture barrier) … are also worthwhile splurges for women with dry or problem skin, according to independent tester Grove.—Constance Cardozo
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As the name suggests, this formula features a potent blend of hyaluronic acid and ceramides, plus panthenol to add a deep conditioning effect.
—Jessie Quinn, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Others may find that certain face creams, especially those formulated with hyaluronic acid or ceramides, provide lasting hydration without a heavy feel.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2024
Products with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and ceramides are essential for locking in moisture and restoring that crucial skin barrier.
—Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
Key Ingredients: Mango butter, ceramides, hyaluronic acid Size: 0.5 oz.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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Jessie Quinn, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Others may find that certain face creams, especially those formulated with hyaluronic acid or ceramides, provide lasting hydration without a heavy feel.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2024
Products with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and ceramides are essential for locking in moisture and restoring that crucial skin barrier.
—Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
Key Ingredients: Mango butter, ceramides, hyaluronic acid Size: 0.5 oz.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Ceramide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ceramide. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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ceramide
noun
cer·amide
ˈsir-ə-ˌmīd
: any of a group of amido sphingolipids formed by linking a fatty acid to sphingosine and found widely in small amounts in plant and animal tissue
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