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Ceramides 101: What Are They And How To Use Them

by dani gay

WHAT ARE CERAMIDES? “Ceramides are the primary component of the lipid layer of the stratum corneum, which is the outermost layer of the skin. This lipid bilayer is the mortar that keeps the cells—the bricks—in this layer together, and helps to keep the skin hydrated and protect it from irritants and other harmful things like allergens and pathogens.”

WHAT DO CERAMIDES DO FOR YOUR SKIN? “Ceramides help to hold the cells of the outer layers of skin in place, and help to prevent water loss from the skin, and irritants and allergens from penetrating through to our body. Without ceramides functioning properly, it would be open season for irritants and allergens, and our skin itself would be extremely dry. Proper ceramide function is also crucial for how the skin copes with certain conditions such as eczema.”

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING THEM IN OUR SKINCARE ROUTINE? “Ceramides are crucial for the proper functioning of our skin, so using them in daily skincare routines can help to ensure that our skin is functioning as well as it can be, and is hydrated and preventing the entry of allergens and irritants. Ceramides can also be very beneficial when managing the symptoms of common skin conditions such as eczema.”

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