Snapshot
- Overview
- A ceramide that reduces flakiness and boosts skin's flexibility.
- Category
- Barrier Support, Hydration, Sensitive Skin, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Emollient
Ceramide 6-II
Ceramide 6-II is a skin-mimicking lipid (ceramide AP) associated with the epidermis's protective lipid matrix. It's included in creams and cleansers to strengthen barrier support, improve moisture retention, and boost flexibility and overall skin feel.
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Our take
Is Ceramide 6-II a Good Ingredient?
Ceramide AP is skin-mimicking, with published support, often in multi-ceramide systems, for barrier reinforcement and reduced transepidermal water loss, and it shows good formulation stability, which earns it a Great rating; it's generally low-irritating and suitable for ongoing use.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Helps reduce visible flakiness and improves the feeling of suppleness and bounce, and skin tends to feel more comfortable and even-textured through the day.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Common in milky toners, essences, and body creams for everyday maintenance, and also found in hand creams and leave-on treatments to support ongoing comfort.
Before you use it
Safety
Typically non-sensitizing and well tolerated, even for dryness-prone or sensitive skin. Irritation is uncommon and more likely from other components in the product.
Products with Ceramide 6-II
