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Ceramide AP
Public databaseCERAMIDE AP
Ceramide AP is a ceramide subtype that occurs in the skin barrier; used to support barrier function. The strongest evidence comes from a 2019 human trial: In adults with mild-to-moderate xerosis (senile xerosis), a cream containing ceramides 1, 3, 6-II improved stratum corneum hydration, transepidermal water loss and skin pH more than a hydrophilic cream, measured at 24 hours and after 28 days of twice-daily use. 2019 · 24 people · adults (91.7% female, mean age ~55) with mild-to-moderate senile xerosis · PMID 31585489 · Small single-site study (24 participants), split-site comparison on the shins, 28 days. It shows the tested formula outperformed a basic hydrophilic cream on measured skin parameters. 15 products contain Ceramide AP; the highest it appears is number 6 of 22.
- INCI name:
- CERAMIDE AP
- Source:
- PubChem
Functions
Products with this ingredient
Ceramide AP appears on 15 product ingredient lists, most often around number 11; its highest position is number 6 of 22.
| Product | Brand | Where it sits on the list |
|---|---|---|
| Hyaluronic Acid Booster | Paula's Choice | 6 of 22 |
| Hydrating Facial Cleanser | CeraVe | 8 of 24 |
| PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion | CeraVe | 8 of 24 |
| Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum | CeraVe | 9 of 24 |
| Moisturizing Cream | CeraVe | 10 of 24 |
| Acne Control Cleanser | CeraVe | 11 of 27 |
| Foaming Facial Cleanser | CeraVe | 11 of 24 |
| Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum | CeraVe | 11 of 26 |
| Skin Renewing Retinol Serum | CeraVe | 12 of 37 |
| Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 | CeraVe | 12 of 26 |
| Eye Repair Cream | CeraVe | 15 of 41 |
| SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin | CeraVe | 15 of 29 |
| Daily Moisturizing Lotion | CeraVe | 18 of 25 |
| Omega+ Complex Moisturizer | Paula's Choice | 23 of 54 |
| 3-Ceramide + Panthenol Moisture Barrier Cream | Anua | 58 of 67 |
Studies and results
- 1 Skin effectThe 24-hr, 28-day, and 7-day post-moisturizing efficacy of ceramides 1, 3, 6-II containing moisturizing cream compared with hydrophilic cream on skin dryness and barrier disruption in senile xerosis treatment
In adults with mild-to-moderate xerosis (senile xerosis), a cream containing ceramides 1, 3, 6-II improved stratum corneum hydration, transepidermal water loss and skin pH more than a hydrophilic cream, measured at 24 hours and after 28 days of twice-daily use.
Human trial · 2019 · 24 people · adults (91.7% female, mean age ~55) with mild-to-moderate senile xerosis · Leave-on moisturizers for dry skin. The study enrolled adults with mild-to-moderate xerosis. · Small single-site study (24 participants), split-site comparison on the shins, 28 days. It shows the tested formula outperformed a basic hydrophilic cream on measured skin parameters.
- 2 Skin effectThe Ceramides Difference (CeraVe)
Ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids are the lipids that make up the skin barrier; formulations add them to replenish it.
Brand claim · Barrier function generally; the ratio between the three lipid classes matters in the literature. · Finding · CERAMIDE NP · Ceramide AP · Ceramide EOP
Skin concerns this ingredient has been studied for
The people in each study had that concern.
Common questions
- What does Ceramide AP do in skincare?
- Ceramide AP is a ceramide subtype that occurs in the skin barrier; used to support barrier function.
- Where does Ceramide AP sit in these formulas?
- Ceramide AP appears in 15 products; highest on the list is number 6 of 22, in Hyaluronic Acid Booster.
- Which products contain Ceramide AP?
- Products that contain Ceramide AP: Hyaluronic Acid Booster, Hydrating Facial Cleanser, PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion, Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum, Moisturizing Cream, Acne Control Cleanser. Plus 9 more.
- How strong is the evidence behind Ceramide AP?
- 2 findings on Ceramide AP; the strongest is a 2019 human trial of 24 adults (91.7% female, mean age ~55) with mild-to-moderate senile xerosis.
- What did the study on Ceramide AP measure?
- 2019 · 24 people · adults (91.7% female, mean age ~55) with mild-to-moderate senile xerosis · PMID 31585489 · Small single-site study (24 participants), split-site comparison on the shins, 28 days. It shows the tested formula outperformed a basic hydrophilic cream on measured skin parameters.