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(57) Abstract: An aqueous transparent composition containing ceramides at a high concentration. The present invention comprises a ceramide, a long-chain fatty acid having 12 to 24 carbon atoms and a nonionic surfactant, and optionally further comprises at least one compound selected from the group consisting of sterols and polyhydric alcohols. Water is added to the present lipid composition to obtain an aqueous transparent composition containing 1.0 to 5.0% by weight of ceramides. This composition can be effectively used for cosmetics, bath preparations, hair cosmetics, skin external preparations, skin protection agents and the like. |