Ceramide

Ceramides are a type of fat molecule found naturally in the top layer of skin. Essential to healthy functioning of the skins barrier, they play a key role in helping your skin to retain moisture.

What is it used for?

Ceramides are often used to replenish the natural lipids that are lost from exposure to harsh environmental factors, use of drying products, and during the ageing process. They work to restore the skin’s moisture, fortify the skins natural barrier and help to protect against harm from environmental aggressors and foreign elements. When applied directly to the skin, ceramides can be particularly effective in treating skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

What are the advantages of using it?

Ceramides play a vital role in the physical and biological functions of the skins complex role. They work to create a protective, water-tight barrier on the skins surface to trap moisture in the skin and protect skin from harmful external influences. In the deeper, living cell layers of the epidermis, ceramides act as a signal to promote cell death and renewal from the inner to outer layers. This is an important in aspects of skin maintenance, rejuvenation and skin ageing.