Does Ceramides go by other names?????????

[Leesh]

When shopping for Ceramide Conditioners, should I look for names other than "Ceramides"?, I just assumed that they had many faces, because "Proteins" have different faces! If anyone can answer me this, or guide me to a link or a thread, that would be great! Oh, and of course I searched, but we all know how this search engine works! Also, If you Ladies can give me some names of some Good Ceramide Conditioners, that would also be Great! TIA

 

[Nonie]

I know wheat germ oil is one. Here's a blog with more info: From Short To Long: Ceramides

 

[Neith]

Thanks for posting nonie, that was a great read.

My beloved lustrasilk has ceramides in it and I didn't even know. I use it as a dc and a leave in.

 

[SleekyHair]

The product description should usually mention that it has ceramides, but if not you can also look for the ingredients "2-oleamido-1" and "3-octadecanediol".

 

[Leesh]

Nonie, Thank You So Much, thats perfect, very informative, I don't need to look any further, that article has everything I need, its functions and a Great list of products! You Rock Lady!

 

[Leesh]

SleekyHair, You Ladies are the best, I knew I could count on yall to fill me in! Thank You So Much! Whats crazy is, I was guessing that they had other names, and they do! You Ladies sure know your stuff!

 

[Leesh]

I know I'm the one who started this thread for Ceramide information, and Boy O' Boy did I find it, when I say I have not ever found a more informative thread, I mean that, I have a thread here pertaining to Ceramides, and it had me in there for hours! this is a thread that everyone should have a look at! Its fairly old, about 3 years, and it has daggone near everything you need to know about them, it has links that had me all over the place, Boy, I tell you that you can definately get lost in there. I thought I'd share, especially for the newer members like myself who may have missed it, here check it out:

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forum6/thread131270.html

ETA: Just when I thought I knew all I needed to know! Ahhh! I think I'm falling in love again! Oh, My Dear LHCF! Lol!

 

[Urban]

That is one of my all time favourite threads on here. I really wish I'd paid more attention to it 3 years ago.

 

[Leesh]

That is one of my all time favourite threads on here. I really wish I'd paid more attention to it 3 years ago.

Yes, Me too! I'm so Happy I came across it! Better late then never!

 

[JuiceMobsta]

Isn't Africa's Best Herbal Oil a ceramide? Its usually found in Walmart...


Walmart.com: Africa's Best: Ultimate Herbal Oil, 8 Fl Oz: Hair Care

Ingredients: Soy Bean Oil, Walnut Seed Oil, Kiwi Fruit Extract, Olive Fruit Oil, Castor Seed Oil, Sesame Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Carrot Seed Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Safflower Oil And Calendula Extract And Yarrow Extract And Cucumber Extract And Carrageenan Extract And Ginseng Extract And Sage Extract And Comfrey Extract And Ginseng Extract And Sage Extract And Comfrey Extract And Aloe Extract, Fragrance

 

[UrbainChic]

Cermides are a kind of lipid. They are unique in that the are made up of fatty acids AND amino alcohols ( they aren't drying, its just the component of the molecule that allows the amino building block to bind to the fatty acid) All together they are a pretty awesome kind of molecule. They are a a main lipid group in the inner components of cells and are thought to be responsible for cell cohesion at the top layer of the skin and prevent moisture loss. Hair is not quite your skin, but as we all know hair skin and nails are related and all fall under the category of dermatology.

Ceramides naturally exist in hair, and play a similar role in hair as with skin ( cell cohesion and preventing moisture loss). THey are found in the area sthe cuticle and cortex. Here they can help control moisture going in and out of the cortex and hold the cuticle or shingles of the hair onto the cortex. They are essentially gluing the cuticle onto the hair shaft, and so the more ceramides you have, the less likely your hair cuticles will be worn away ( which happens naturally over time anyway, but why speed up the process?)

They key now, is to identify what kinds of oils qualify as ceramides. They are usually very light weight molecules that can actually get into the hair, instead of just coating the hair. They are usually identified as sphingolipids, Also some unsaturated fats, and essential fatty acids are usually good indicators as well.

One plant that has ceramides that I use the all the time is Avocado Oil infused with Rosemary. It smells heavenly, and is cooking grade. I bought it at the grocery store.