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title: Ceramides and skin function
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canonical_url: https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/ceramides-skin-function
date_modified: 2026-05-11
date_reviewed: 2026-05-11
mcp_eligible: true
source_type: peer_reviewed
original_source_url: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12553851/
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# Ceramides and skin function

## Quick Summary

PubMed-indexed review on ceramides and skin barrier function.

## What Studied

Ceramide biology and skin-function evidence relevant to barrier lipid context.

## Main Findings

The source describes ceramides as important components of the stratum corneum lipid matrix.

## Why It Matters

It supports the Ceramides Ingredient page and the cream/barrier side of the routine.

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