Ceramide 3

Ceramide 3 (CAS 34354-88-6), also marketed under the trade name Cellapy A Repair, is a synthetic sphingolipid that mirrors the ceramides naturally present in the skin's stratum corneum.

Where is Ceramide 3 used?

• Topical formulations: barrier-reinforcing and moisture-retention agent that restores lipid structure in compromised or aging skin
• Premium skincare: incorporated into moisturizers and serums that replenish depleted intercellular lipids and reduce transepidermal water loss
• Dermocosmetic formulations for eczema-prone, sensitive, or post-procedure skin
• Formulators combine it with cholesterol and fatty acids to replicate the natural lamellar bilayer
• Hair care: conditioning treatments and leave-on products that smooth the cuticle and improve fiber integrity
• Pharmaceutical topical preparations incorporate it where skin barrier restoration is a documented clinical endpoint.

Commercial specifications

• Purity levels typically at 95% or higher
• Packaging from small quantities for R&D sampling to kilogram-scale lots