Ceramides

Ceramides: Skin Benefits & Uses
Ceramides are lipids; a class of fatty, waxy, or oily compounds found naturally in the stratum corneum (the outermost layer of skin). With about 50% of our skin's surface composed of ceramides, hard-working compounds play an essential role in the skin’s condition. Skin-identical ceramides formulated in skincare can help strengthen the skin moisture barrier and keep the skin hydrated for softer, smoother skin. Ceramides can also be used in unison with other skincare ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides and glycerin to enhance their efficacy. Read on to learn more about ceramides and their function.

What are ceramides?
Ceramides are lipid molecules found abundantly in the stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the skin. Here, ceramides fill the gaps between skin cells, bonding them together to help create a protective moisture barrier between the environment and the body. Think of ceramides as the mortar holding the skin cells together like bricks in a wall. There are up to 15 different types of ceramides naturally found in human skin, all performing slightly different functions to keep the skin hydrated and maintain the skin's condition. Skincare products can contain one or more different types of ceramides that are identical to the skin's natural ceramides.
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