Ceramide Complex is a multi-lamellar system of vegetable-derived, semi-synthetic ceramides, cholesterol, free fatty acids and phytosphingosine. A skin-identical lipid concentrate for enhanced skin moisturization and protection

Vegan Compliant

Properties

• FSS Ceramide Complex is a skin-identical lipid concentrate, which restores the protective barrier function of the skin.

•FSS Ceramide Complex is a concentrated formulation, consisting of a multi-lamellar (membrane) system resembling the structure of the lipid barrier in the Stratum Corneum.

• A concentrated mix of different types of ceramides, cholesterol, free fatty acids and phytosphingosine makes it an ideal ingredient for personal care products with unique restoring capabilities.

• Cholesterol is a key ingredient of FSS Ceramide Complex and essential for the performance of the product. However, its animal origin (sheep’s woolgrease) prevents some customers from using FSS Ceramide Complex . In order to fulfil market expectation, FSS Ceramide Complex is now available with vegetal derived, semi synthetic cholesterol that is chemically and physically indistinguishable From the animal-based product.

• Application of FSS Ceramide Complex will result in an enhanced moisturization and protection, ultimately leading to a less sensitive and less dry skin.

Application Consequently FSS Ceramide Complex has a wide range of applications, such as O/W creams and lotions of the segments:

- Moisturizing products

- Ageing and anti-wrinkle products

- Skin repair

- Skin protection

Formulation Guidelines

Recommended usage concentration
Normal skin: 1.5 - 5 % FSS Ceramide Complex
Dry skin: 3 - 5 % FSS Ceramide Complex
Ageing skin: 3 - 5 % FSS Ceramide Complex
Skin repair/protection: 3 - 15 % FSS Ceramide Complex

In emulsions FSS Ceramide Complex should be added to the water phase before the homogenization step. Adding FSS Ceramide Complex to an existing recipe of an O/W emulsion drops the viscosity significantly. The reason for this is a rearrangement of the liquid crystalline structures. But the emulsion is not necessarily less stable in spite of the lower viscosity. To increase the viscosity it is suggested to increase the amount of consistency enhancer, e. g. the amount of Stearyl Alcohol. Since FSS Ceramide Complex contains an anionic surfactant as a liposome builder cationic emulsifier systems should be avoided due to possible interactions.

Depending on the type of skin and desired effect, FSS Ceramide Complex is used with concentrations varying from 1 - 15 %. However, for typical applications such as ageing and dry skin a dosage level of 3 - 5 % is recommended. Add to the aqueous phase of your formulation.

Our products are for cosmetic and personal care formulations only; External Use Only. We recommend working with a chemist or a formulator if you’re not advanced in formulating.

Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat and cure, or prevent disease.