Responsible for a healthy skin barrier, and plump skin, this active is absolutely to be added to your care routine according to the skin pros.
It is called the superhero of the skin barrier. Without knowing it, you may already use this asset in your care (and you would be right). Present naturally in the skin, it acts as the cement of the epidermis which maintains the cells together, and contributes to keeping a healthy and strong barrier. This phenomenon then limits the water loss of the epidermis and protects it from external aggressions. But now, the production of this molecule by the body decreases over time. At 40, we have already lost 60% leading then “increased drought and vulnerability to irritation and conditions such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and acne“, Writes Dr. Chahinez Filali, general practitioner, in his work My Skincare Code.
The other problem? The lack of this molecule contributes to the premature aging of the skin. This is why it is imperative to add it to your care routine. You might think that we are talking about collagen or hyaluronic acid here, but it is not. Use ceramids “In care adapted to each skin type is essential, not only to restore the integrity of the skin barrier, but also to treat various infections and symptoms“, Continues the professional always in the book. On the side of the signs of age, there too the ceramids have a role to play. Indeed, keeping a skin barrier in good condition and limiting the loss of water from the epidermis, they then prevent the visible signs of aging such as wrinkles and loss of firmness. Well hydrated skin will also be smoother, more plump and more brilliant.
In his work, Dr. Filali recommends coupling ceramids with anti-aging assets such as retinol, with which they will limit the risk of irritation, or vitamin C, but they agree with many other ingredients. According to the professional, they can apply in the morning or in the evening, or even several times a day.
In the form of serum or creams, it’s up to you to choose what suits you best! “”A concentration of approximately 1% is recommended to guarantee optimal hydration without risk of irritation“, She says. After several weeks of use, you will observe a real difference on your face.
