Overview
Facts About Ceramides
- Ceramides make up approximately 50% of the skin's lipids and form a vital part of your skin's natural barrier, protecting it from moisture loss and harmful irritants.
- Skin gradually becomes dry, dull, irritated or cracked as the ceramide content depletes.
- Regardless of whether you have oily, dry, normal, combination or sensitive skin, you can benefit from incorporating products with ceramides into your daily skincare regime.
- Each CeraVe product incorporates three ceramides that mimic the skin's natural components, supporting a healthy, balanced skin barrier.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
Ceramides help improve skin health by strengthening the skin's natural barrier, reducing Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL), protecting against external irritants, and supporting smoother, healthier-looking skin over time.
1. How do ceramides help improve skin health?
-
Ceramide moisturizers are good for skin because they replenish essential ceramides, deliver long-lasting hydration, soothe dryness, and help restore comfort, making them suitable for dry, sensitive, and compromised skin.
2. Why are ceramide moisturizers good for skin?
-
Yes! Ceramides replenish essential lipids within the skin barrier, helping reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and restore structural integrity. Regular use supports barrier recovery, especially in dry, sensitised, or environmentally stressed skin.
3. Can ceramides help repair a damaged skin barrier?
-
Yes! Ceramides are non-comedogenic and suitable for acne-prone skin. They help strengthen the skin barrier without clogging pores, which may reduce irritation often associated with acne treatments and over-cleansing.
4. Are ceramides safe for acne-prone or breakout-prone skin?
-
Ceramides pair well with active ingredients like retinol and vitamin C. When used together, the combination helps reinforce the skin barrier and minimise potential dryness or irritation, improving overall tolerance and supporting balanced, healthy-looking skin.
5. Do ceramides work well with active ingredients like retinol or vitamin C?
-
References
1. ‘‘Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems’’. PubMed Central® (PMC)