Free fatty acids and ceramides that are released from the lamellar bodies fuse together in the stratum corneum to form a continuous layer of lipids. Because there are two types of lipids, this layer is referred to as a lamellar lipid bilayer. This lipid bilayer plays a major role in maintaining the barrier properties of the skin and is analagous to the "mortar" in the brick and mortar model.
Stratum Corneum Anatomy - The Key to Healthy, Attractive Skin
By Heather Brannon, MD, About.com Guide
Updated: November 04, 2009
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- Stratum Corneum Anatomy - The Key to Healthy, Attractive Skin
- Stratum Corneum Anatomy - The Corneocyte
- Stratum Corneum Anatomy - Lamellar Bodies
- Stratum Corneum Anatomy - Intercellular Lipids
- Stratum Corneum Anatomy - Cornified Envelope
- Stratum Corneum Anatomy - Cornified Envelope Lipids
- Stratum Corneum Anatomy - Corneodesmosomes
- Stratum Corneum Anatomy - Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF)
- Stratum Corneum Anatomy - Desquamation Process
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