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Ceramide Skincare

Ceramides are essential lipids that make up around half of the skin’s structure, helping to maintain a strong, healthy barrier and lock in moisture. As we age, natural ceramide levels decline, and factors like sun exposure and pollution can further weaken the skin’s defences. Using ceramide-enriched skincare helps restore balance, strengthen the barrier and keep your complexion smooth, hydrated and resilient.

Explore our collection of ceramide creams, serums and moisturisers to nourish, protect and replenish your skin.

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All you need to know about Ceramides

What are the skin benefits of Ceramides?

As Ceramides form 50% of our skin, when they become damaged it can reflect in our skin as the barrier is compromised. Signs of damage to the skin’s barrier due to lack of ceramides include redness, dryness, rough skin, irritation, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. Thus, when using skincare with ceramides, they help to restore the skin and its barrier. The skin will feel hydrated, plump, radiant, and soft.

Do Ceramides help with wrinkles?

Yes, using skincare with ceramides can help with fine lines and wrinkles. Adding ceramides to your skincare routine will rebuild and restore your skins natural barrier, leaving it hydrated and plump reducing the appearance of wrinkles. When your skin is dry and dehydrated it can emphasise fine lines and wrinkles.

Do Ceramides help with acne?

Using ceramides can help with reducing inflammation and dryness that can come with acne, without aggravating acne. Also, acne-prone skin that suffers from clogged pores could benefits from using a light serum with ceramides instead of a heavy moisturiser.