Ceramides are lipids (fats) that occur naturally in your skin and make up a large share of the outer barrier that keeps moisture in and irritants out. When ceramide levels drop, from harsh cleansers, weather, pollution or age, skin becomes dry, tight and easily irritated. Skincare ceramides help replace what's missing.
What ceramides do for skin
- Repair the skin barrier. They fill the gaps between skin cells, like mortar between bricks.
- Lock in moisture. A stronger barrier loses less water, so skin stays hydrated for longer.
- Calm sensitivity. Skin with a healthy barrier reacts less to weather and new products.
- Work best as a team. Ceramides combined with cholesterol and phytosphingosine mirror the skin's natural lipid mix.
Who ceramides suit
Everyone benefits from ceramides, but they matter most if your skin feels tight after washing, flakes, stings with new products, or has been over-exfoliated. They are also helpful around the eyes, where skin is thinner and loses moisture faster.
How to use ceramides
Use them morning and night, after cleansing. Pair ceramides with humectants such as hyaluronic acid, which draws water in while the ceramides keep it there.
Where you'll find ceramides at GLOCERY
Dusk to Dawn Tinted Eye Cream contains a ceramide complex (Ceramides, Phytosphingosine & Cholesterol, 1%) to support the delicate under-eye barrier. For barrier care across the whole face, Soak'd Hydrating & Barrier Strengthening Moisturizer pairs avocado oil and vitamin E with Pentavitin and Sodium PCA for lasting hydration.
Ceramides FAQs
Do ceramides suit oily skin?
Yes. Oily skin can still have a weak barrier, and lightweight formulas give the benefit without heaviness.
What is the difference between ceramides and hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid pulls water into the skin. Ceramides stop that water from escaping. They work best together.
How do I know my skin barrier is damaged?
Common signs are tightness, flaking, redness, stinging and sudden sensitivity to products you used to tolerate.