Ceramide 4 (Retired) is the N-acylated sphingolipid having the erythro structure that conforms generally to the formula, where m has a value ranging from 13 to 27 in which the acyl moiety may be saturated or mono-unsataurated and n has a value ranging from 10 to 16. Ceramide 4 is similar to Ceramide 5, however, the acylating hydroxy acids are generally shorter in Ceramide 4 than in Ceramide 5.The INCI Name, Ceramide 4, originally developed in 1997, was designated with a retired status in 2014. F Science: Functions: Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

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