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

Moisturizers 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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Ingredients to look out for include ceramides, shea butter, and squalane. —

Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Feb. 2025 Inspired by Scandinavian winters, the moisturizer taps electrolytes, ceramides and black currant and cloudberry oils to hydrate the skin and recover skin barrier strength. —

Noor Lobad, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025 As Berry noted above, other growth-enhancing ingredients include tea tree oil, peptides, and ceramides. —

Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025 Meanwhile, the ceramides in this product lock in moisture, strengthen your skin’s barrier and protect it from environmental stressors like pollution. —

Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 4 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for ceramide