The roughness of lip skin is related to the ceramide profile in the stratum corneum

ConclusionThe relationship between lip roughness and the CER profile was clarified for the first time. The results suggest that not only the level of total CERs but also the specific CER species and their carbon numbers affect the maintenance of SC function.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: International Journal of Cosmetic Science - March 31, 2016 Category: Dermatology Authors: E. Tamura, J. Ishikawa, A. Naoe, T. Yamamoto Tags: Original Article Source Type: research