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Glycosylceramides, a type of plant-derived ceramide, have gained attention in dermatology and cosmetic science for their potential to improve skin hydration and barrier function, which are factors implicated in the formation and appearance of wrinkles. Several small clinical studies and in vitro experiments suggest that oral or topical glycosylceramides may enhance skin moisture retention and reduce transepidermal water loss. For example, randomized controlled trials in humans (e.g., studies using wheat-derived or konjac-derived glycosylceramides) have demonstrated modest but statistically significant improvements in skin hydration and, to a lesser extent, reductions in wrinkle roughness or depth over periods of 4-12 weeks. These effects are thought to be due to improved lipid barrier integrity in the stratum corneum. However, the strength of evidence remains limited: sample sizes are often small, study durations short, and endpoints (such as wrinkle reduction) are sometimes secondary or subjectively measured. Meta-analyses and systematic reviews generally rate the quality of the evidence as low to moderate, citing a need for larger, well-controlled trials specifically targeting wrinkle metrics rather than general skin health. Thus, while there is a scientific rationale and some clinical support for glycosylceramides in mitigating wrinkle formation (mainly through skin barrier enhancement and hydration), the evidence is not robust or unequivocal.

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