Hand Cream

Ceramide AG is the INCI name for Ceramide 6-II, characterized by an alpha-hydroxy fatty acid (A) and dihydrosphingosine (G). One of the naturally occurring ceramides in the stratum corneum. Used in multi-ceramide formulations (Matsuyama Hadauru, Kiku-Masamune, Ishizawa) to restore barrier.

A barrier ceramide that works best alongside other ceramides.

A long-chain ceramide important to barrier structure.

A skin-identical ceramide (N-acylated sphinganine; formerly ceramide 2) that reinforces the lamellar lipid barrier to reduce transepidermal water loss and soothe dry, flaking skin.

A skin-identical lipid that rebuilds the barrier.

A key barrier lipid that works synergistically with ceramides.

A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.

A versatile vitamin B3 derivative with multiple benefits.

One of the two active peptides in the Syn-Ake complex (Lipotec). Acts at the neuromuscular junction to reduce voluntary muscle contraction, contributing to visibly smoother expression lines over time.

The second active component of the Syn-Ake dipeptide complex, working alongside Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine to modulate neuromuscular signaling and soften expression lines.

A signal peptide used to support firmness and a smoother, conditioned skin surface.

A signal peptide (part of the Matrixyl 3000 system) that helps reduce inflammatory response and supports collagen production for firmer-looking skin.

A collagen-signalling peptide (the second half of Matrixyl 3000) that prompts skin to rebuild structural proteins, improving firmness over time.

Vitamin E; a lipid-soluble antioxidant that also conditions skin.