Ceramides
Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP
Ceramides are natural lipids that make up about half of the skin's outer barrier, acting like the cement that holds skin cells together. When they run low, skin loses moisture and becomes drier and more reactive.
Benefits of Ceramides
They rebuild the skin barrier and lock in moisture, easing dryness, tightness and redness. They also make skin more able to tolerate the other active ingredients in your routine.
What to combine Ceramides with
Every ingredient that layers safely with Ceramides, and the ones to keep apart, with what each one is and what it helps with.
| Ingredient | Type | Helps with | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adapalene | Retinoid | Acne، Uneven texture | Yes — these layer well |
| Beta-Glucan | Humectant | Skin barrier، Redness & sensitivity، Dryness | Yes — these layer well |
| Centella Asiatica | Soothing | Redness & sensitivity، Skin barrier، Acne | Yes — these layer well |
| Cholesterol | Barrier support | Skin barrier، Dryness | Yes — these layer well |
| Colloidal Oatmeal | Soothing | Redness & sensitivity، Dryness، Skin barrier | Yes — these layer well |
| Copper Peptides | Peptide | Anti-aging، Skin barrier، Uneven texture | Yes — these layer well |
| Dimethicone | Occlusive | Skin barrier، Dryness | Yes — these layer well |
| Ectoin | Humectant | Skin barrier، Redness & sensitivity، Anti-aging | Yes — these layer well |
| Gluconolactone (PHA) | Exfoliant | Uneven texture، Dullness، Redness & sensitivity | Yes — these layer well |
| Glycerin | Humectant | Dryness، Skin barrier | Yes — these layer well |
| Glycolic Acid | Exfoliant | Dullness، Uneven texture، Hyperpigmentation، Anti-aging | Yes — these layer well |
| Hemp Seed Oil | Facial oil | Acne، Redness & sensitivity، Skin barrier | Yes — these layer well |
| Hyaluronic Acid | Humectant | Dryness، Anti-aging، Skin barrier | Yes — these layer well |
| Jojoba Oil | Facial oil | Dryness، Skin barrier، Oiliness | Yes — these layer well |
| Lactic Acid | Exfoliant | Dryness، Dullness، Uneven texture | Yes — these layer well |
| Lactobionic Acid | Exfoliant | Dryness، Uneven texture، Anti-aging | Yes — these layer well |
| Linoleic Acid | Barrier support | Acne، Skin barrier، Oiliness | Yes — these layer well |
| Madecassoside | Soothing | Redness & sensitivity، Skin barrier | Yes — these layer well |
| Niacinamide | Vitamin | Acne، Enlarged pores، Hyperpigmentation، Oiliness، Skin barrier | Yes — these layer well |
| Panthenol (Vitamin B5) | Humectant | Skin barrier، Redness & sensitivity، Dryness | Yes — these layer well |
| Petrolatum | Occlusive | Dryness، Skin barrier | Yes — these layer well |
| Polyglutamic Acid | Humectant | Dryness، Anti-aging | Yes — these layer well |
| Retinaldehyde | Retinoid | Anti-aging، Acne، Uneven texture | Yes — these layer well |
| Retinol | Retinoid | Anti-aging، Acne، Uneven texture، Enlarged pores | Yes — these layer well |
| Shea Butter | Occlusive | Dryness، Skin barrier | Yes — these layer well |
| Snail Mucin | Humectant | Skin barrier، Dryness، Uneven texture، Acne | Yes — these layer well |
| Squalane | Emollient | Dryness، Skin barrier | Yes — these layer well |
| Urea | Humectant | Dryness، Uneven texture | Yes — these layer well |
| Zinc Oxide | Sunscreen filter | Redness & sensitivity، Acne | Yes — these layer well |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ceramides good for?+
Ceramides is best known for helping with Skin barrier، Dryness، Redness & sensitivity.
How do you use Ceramides?+
Use them morning and night in a cream or moisturizer; they are perfect after exfoliants or retinol to calm the skin. They are safe for continuous daily use and almost never irritate.
Who is Ceramides suitable for?+
Suit all skin types, especially dry, sensitive, eczema-prone and barrier-compromised skin.
What can you mix Ceramides with?+
Ceramides pairs well with Hyaluronic Acid، Niacinamide، Cholesterol.