How to Use Ceramides In Your Skincare

Ceramides have rightly earned a place as one of the skincare ingredient superstars, helping to strengthen and support the skin barrier to myriad benefits. Here's everything you need to know...

What Are Ceramides?

Ceramides are lipid molecules found naturally in the skin, they keep its appearance firmer and plumper, form 50% of the protective layer of oils and waxes that limit skin moisture loss, are essential for optimal barrier function. Think of ceramides as the glue that holds your skin cells together.

What Do Ceramides Do?

Ceramides work almost like a natural ‘cement’, restoring and strengthening the barrier of your skin to keep moisture in and pollution and other environmental stressors out. The lipid layer locks in moisture and acts as a barrier against pollution, dehydration and bacteria.

What are the benefits of ceramides?

Ceramides are an anti-ageing powerhouse responsible for supporting the skin’s dynamic nature. Here's just a few reasons to incorporate ceramides into your skincare routine...

They Enhance Skin Barrier Function

One of the primary benefits of ceramides is their ability to strengthen the skin barrier. A robust skin barrier is essential for protecting against environmental aggressors like pollutants and toxins. When the barrier is compromised, your skin becomes more susceptible to irritation, dryness, and infections.

Improve Hydration

Ceramides are hydration powerhouses. By locking in moisture, they prevent water loss from the skin’s surface, making them particularly beneficial for those with dry or dehydrated skin.

Reduce Signs of Ageing

Around the age of 30, we start to produce fewer ceramides naturally, leading to dryness, fine lines, and wrinkles. By topping up the skin’s ceramide levels through topical application, you can help to smooth fine lines and maintain the skin’s elasticity.

Soothe Irritated and Sensitive Skin

For those with sensitive or reactive skin, ceramides can be a game-changer. They can help to calm and soothe irritation, redness, and inflammation by reinforcing the skin barrier, making them an excellent choice for individuals with conditions like eczema, rosacea, and psoriasis.

Support Acne Treatments

A recent study found that ceramides can be extremely beneficial used in conjunction with acne treatments like Benzoyl Peroxide and Retinoids. Results found that using a moisturiser containing ceramides can significantly reduce dryness and resolve barrier damage - fast. 

Which step of my skincare routine should ceramides come in?

Any of the steps which follow your cleansing step. They work well in moisturisers, like our Happy Face™ Extreme Relief Cica Moisture Cream, and deep-moisture masks like Japanfusion Bio-Ceramide Moisture Mask. They also work well in serums, and are a great addition to Retinol products because they counteract the potent nature of Retinoids by strengthening and supporting skin’s barrier.

Try our Superactive Ceramide Capsules Essential Ceramides for a perfectly portable delivery of skin-identical doses of Sphingo-and-Glycolipids, which help support your natural Ceramide production, for longer-lasting moisture and dewier, glowier skin.