What is Ceramide?
Also known as: Ceramide, Ceramide NP, Seramit
Short answer
Ceramides are lipid molecules that are natural building blocks of the skin's outer layer. They repair the skin barrier, reduce water loss, and strengthen skin in dryness, sensitivity and eczema. They are safe and suit every skin type.
What is Ceramide and what does it do?
Ceramides are natural lipids that fill the spaces between cells in the skin's outer layer, acting as the 'mortar' in the brick-and-mortar model. When they drop with age, soap and harsh cleansers, skin gets dry and sensitive; ceramides in creams aim to replenish them.
Benefits
It repairs a damaged skin barrier, reduces water loss (transepidermal water loss), relieves dryness and flaking, and soothes sensitive and eczema-prone skin. It also helps buffer irritation from other actives.
What to watch for
It has no known notable risk and is well tolerated. It is not a standalone 'miracle' active; its real strength shows within a barrier-repairing formula alongside humectants (hyaluronic acid, glycerin) and occlusives.
How to use it
It can be used morning/evening as a moisturizer or cream. It is ideal for supporting skin especially in winter, during acid/retinol routines, and in sensitive periods.
Products containing Ceramide
- Eqqualberry Bakuchiol Plumping Capsule Cream 50 MlEqqualberry
- Eqqualberry Vitamin Illuminating Toner 150 MlEqqualberry
- Eqqualberry Bakuchiol Plumping Capsule Toner 150 MlEqqualberry
- Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream (Renewal) 50 MlDr. Althea
- Dr.Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser 140 MlDr. Althea
- Eqqualberry Vitamin Illuminating Cream 50 MlEqqualberry
- Arencia Holy Hyssop Serum 30 50 GArencia
- Eqqualberry Vitamin Illuminating Serum 30 MlEqqualberry
- Dr. Althea Retinol Flat Iron Eye Roller 25 MlDr. Althea
- Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream 50 MlDr. Althea
- Eqqualberry Purple Rice Pore Pack Cleanser 130 GEqqualberry
- Arencia Rosehip Ph Balancing Ricecake Cleanser 150 GArencia
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Frequently asked
What do ceramides do?
They repair the skin barrier, hold moisture, and reduce dryness and sensitivity.
Which skin can use it?
It suits every skin type; it is especially valuable for dry, sensitive and barrier-weakened skin.
Can ceramides be used in pregnancy?
Yes, it is considered safe; it mimics the skin's own lipids and is not an irritating active.
Which products contain ceramides?
Mostly in moisturizers, barrier-repair creams and serums; usually formulated together with hyaluronic acid and glycerin.
Sources
This page is for general information; it is not medical/dietary advice. Personal suitability varies by skin type, allergies and health status.