Benefits Of Ceramides 

For skin care, we add different ingredients to our skincare routine. A skin care-related term that is quite hyped among everyone these days. That is ceramide. Ceramide plays a very important role in the structure and barrier function of the skin.

It also prevents the moisture loss of our skin and protects the skin from external damage and bacteria. But many people don't know about it that way. Learn about what ceramide is and why ceramide is so important in skin care in today's features.

What exactly is ceramide?

Ceramide is a type of natural lipid that makes up the composition of our skin. In more detail, ceramide is a type of fatty molecule that makes up about 30 to 40 percent of the skin's outer layer or epidermis. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, ceramide acts as a binder for our skin cells. This allows our skin barrier to work properly and keep the skin away from any kind of germs or irritants.

It is produced naturally in the skin, but its amount decreases with age. Sometimes very cold weather, low humidity, eczema etc. factors reduce the natural ceramides of the skin. As a result, the skin becomes dehydrated, with dryness and irritation.

The ceramides in today's skin care products are synthetic ceramides. As young age skin produces ceramides as quickly as it does with age, synthetic ceramides are added to serums, cleansers, and moisturizers.

Benefits of using ceramide in skin care

1) Including ceramide in skin care products ensures proper moisture levels in the skin. It makes the skin look smooth and healthy.

2) Ceramide is very effective in re-strengthening the skin barrier. Along with the skin's natural aging process, the use of soaps and exfoliants causes the skin's ceramide levels to decrease. This causes damage to the skin barrier. Moisturizers and serums with ceramides keep the skin's lipid levels in check and the skin's barrier intact.

3) Proper bonding of skin cells is very important to maintain moisture. Whenever these cells rupture, the skin's natural water loss begins, the skin becomes dehydrated, and the outer layer of the skin, the epidermis, is damaged. Skin cells can bond properly with each other if there is enough ceramide in the skin. Due to which the moisture inside cannot go out.

4) Ceramide works great for sensitive skin. The outer barrier of sensitive skin is very weak. Due to which skin irritation, redness, acne etc. start appearing. Adding ceramide to your skin care routine can help reduce these skin problems.

5) Another benefit of using ceramide in skin care is that it works great in solving skin aging problems. With its regular use, fine lines and wrinkles of the skin are removed. So if you want to add an anti-aging product to your skin care routine, check if it contains ceramide.

6) Skin damage caused by sun exposure, such as pigmentation, redness, fine lines, can be relieved to a large extent by using moisturizers and sunscreens that contain ceramide.

7) When the skin barrier is damaged, skin looks flaky due to dehydration and feels rough to the touch. As a result of the use of ceramide, the lipid level of the skin is normal, the skin becomes smoother and softer than before.

How to use Ceramide?

Use ceramide twice a day for best results. In this case it is best to use a moisturizer rich in ceramide. But remember, it should be used when your skin is wet. After showering or after cleaning the face well, apply toner and serum on damp skin and then apply moisturizer. Be sure to use sunscreen during the day.

Suitable for all skin types?

Now the question may come to your mind, “Can I use ceramide? Will ceramide suit my skin?” In fact, ceramide is suitable for all skin types. It is especially helpful for sensitive and acne-prone skin. Additionally, if you have dry skin and signs of premature aging, you can add ceramide to your skin care routine with your eyes closed. Products that contain ceramides can be your best friend for reducing skin dryness.