Ceramides (NP, AP, EOP)

Barrier SupportEmollient

Ceramides at a Glance

  • Lipids naturally found in the outer layer of skin
  • Make up a significant portion of the skin's protective barrier
  • Help reduce moisture loss and keep irritants out
  • ASI's Barrier Hydration Complex uses three types: NP, AP and EOP

What Are Ceramides?

Ceramides are lipid molecules that occur naturally in the outermost layer of skin, where they act like mortar between bricks, holding skin cells together and forming a key part of the barrier that keeps moisture in and irritants out.

ASI's Barrier Hydration Complex uses a combination of three ceramide types — NP, AP and EOP — to closely mimic the skin's own barrier composition, alongside cholesterol and phytosphingosine.

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