4 Natural Ceramide Loving Ingredients
What do ceramides do for skin?
Simply put, ceramides are essential for a healthy skin barrier. Ceramides make up 50% of the lipids in the skin epidermis (the outermost skin layer) and are an essential component of the natural skin barrier. Ceramides are the glue that holds our skin cells together, helping to maintain a healthy skin barrier by holding onto water in our skin for longer and shielding our skin from environmental stressors.
A loss of ceramides, and a damaged skin barrier can cause decreased hydration and increased irritation, leading to redness, blemishes, and dryness.
What can cause ceramide loss in skin?
The body gradually produces fewer ceramides from the age of 25, leaving us with dry and less plump skin as we age. There is also a decline in ceramide production in colder temperatures – which is why many people suffer with dry skin during winter months.
But fear not, there are many ingredients in skincare that can help support your skin’s natural ceramide production and help maintain a healthy skin barrier.