The benefits of ceramides in skincare
Amongst the skincare ingredient chatter of hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and retinol, you may have heard of ceramides, but what are they really? In this guide we’ll be sharing the benefits of ceramides in skincare, what they can do for your skin barrier and health and why you might need them in your routine.
If you’ve ever struggled with dryness or sensitivity, this might be your skin barrier signaling that it needs extra support and that’s where ceramides step in.
What are ceramides?
Ceramides are fatty molecules (lipids) that make up over 50% of your skin’s composition. Think of your skin as a brick wall, your cells are the bricks and ceramides are the mortar which hold everything together. If you don’t replenish the ceramides in your skin, your skin barrier weakens, which then shows in your skin as dryness, irritation and general skin ageing. The main thing is if you want a strong and healthy skin barrier, you need ceramides in your skincare.
What are the benefits and why are ceramides essential for skin health?
Each day our skin is exposed to external aggressors, ceramides help by building a healthy skin barrier, in a few different ways:
- Locking in hydration and preventing transepidermal water loss. You know how hydrated skin looks plumped and nourished? That’s what ceramides can help with!
- Create a barrier that defends against environmental stressors such as pollution and other harmful irritants, all the things we don’t want for our skin.
- Soothing irritated skin with anti-inflammatory properties, which makes them perfect for sensitive skin.
- Helping keep the skin looking youthful and resilient. As ceramides are the aiding factor in our skin cells and overall skin barrier, if these become weakened over time then fine lines and wrinkles become more visible.
Who should use ceramides?
Now we’ve covered the benefits of ceramides and why you need them in your skincare routine, let’s get into who should use them. The short answer is everyone, but they’re especially beneficial if you have:
- Dry or dehydrated skin
- Sensitive or irritated skin
- Ageing or mature skin
Ceramides are completely safe to use daily in your skincare routine and can be combined with ingredients like retinol, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and peptides to boost results and target other skin concerns.
How to incorporate ceramides into your skincare routine
The key products you’re going to want ceramides in are your moisturiser, serum and cleanser. These are all super hydrating and creamy textures to help restore your skin barrier and ceramide levels, and they can provide that protective layer or a gentle and soothing cleanse.
If you want to really up the levels of ceramides in your skincare routine, meet our Ceramide24 range for a total 360° treatment.
Ceramide24 Delicate Cleansing Cream
Lift away makeup, impurities and excess oil effortlessly with our gentle cleansing cream. The soothing cream replenishes moisture to leave the skin soft and hydrated, without stripping or over-drying. It’s calming complex of ingredients avoid disrupting the skin barrier and delivers on a luxurious, spa-like experience.
Ceramide24 Ceramide Complex Serum
Did you know serums have smaller molecules to reach the lower levels of the skin more easily? They help boost new skin cells with targeted ingredients for visible results over time. Our hero serum features the ceramide lipid complex that restores elasticity, tone and radiance for a stronger and healthier skin barrier.
Ceramide24 Comforting Eye Cream
Say goodbye to dark circles and fine lines, as our ceramide eye cream floods the area with moisture and support for the skin barrier. By adding essential fatty lipids to the delicate skin area our eyes, this helps to reduce puffiness and leave the eyes looking brighter and rejuvenated.
Ceramide24 Pro-Resilience Day Cream
Replenish lost moisture and plump the skin with super hydration, thanks to our ceramide lipid complex of nourishing fatty acids. This luxe moisturiser helps skin feel replenished and restores a stressed-out skin barrier. Added niacinamide helps brighten complexions and retain skin’s moisture, while Safflower Oil soothes any irritation.
Ceramide24 Recovery Support Night Cream
While your skin sleeps, help it recover with a blend of plumping, smoothing and hydrating ingredients. Our rich formula combines Shea Butter and nourishing oils to improve moisture retention, while lactic acid helps aid cell-turnover for a brighter and radiant appearance by morning.
The Extras
These are great additions to your skincare routine, to use a couple of times a week to boost your skin barrier and ceramide levels!
Our brightening Ceramide24 AHA Treatment Mask includes lactic acid that gently exfoliates away dead skin cells and rejuvenates tired skin. A dedicated neck treatment like our Ceramide24 Sculpting Neck & Decollete Cream helps lift and firm the delicate skin with active ingredient complexes.
A perfect way to get your retinol fix is with the Ceramide24 Retinal Silk Night Serum, featuring a more potent form of vitamin A to tackle common concerns of maturing skin. If you love the experience of using a facial oil, our Ceramide24 Glass Skin Elixir combines our ceramide complex with a blend of plant oils to restore balance, clarity and a glass-like finish to your complexion.
FAQs about ceramides
Q: Can I use ceramides every day?
A: Yes you can! They’re super gentle and soothing for daily use, plus you’ll get the maximum benefits this way.
Q: Do ceramides clog pores?
A: No, they’re non-comedogenic which means they won’t clog your pores and are great for acne-prone skin.
Q: At what age should I start using ceramides?
A: Any age can use ceramides. It’s particularly great to start in your 20s and beyond, as prevention is better than cure.
Q: Can I use ceramides with hyaluronic acid/retinol/niacinamide?
A: You can use skincare with ceramides perfectly well alongside other active ingredients