Most people are familiar with the most talked about skin elements such as collagen and elastin. And while you may have heard of ceramides, you may not know much about what exactly they do for us. Ceramide serums are currently trending in skin care, as the topic of protecting the skin barrier is becoming more popular. But does your formula include a ceramide serum? And should you? Let’s think about it together…
What is ceramide serum?
Ceramides are lipids or fats that make up up to 50% of the skin’s natural barrier and are important for locking in moisture as well as protecting the skin from damage from environmental pollutants and free radicals. As we age, ceramides, like collagen, decrease, so you can replenish your levels with ceramides that are specially formulated with this purpose in mind. Without enough ceramides in the skin, the barrier can be compromised, leading to skin damage, inflammation, premature aging, and dryness.
Want to give it a try? Here are some of the best ceramide serums on the market right now…
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- DR. JART+ | Ceramidine Serum
- Drunk Elephant | B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum
- Kiehl’s | Retinol Skin Renewal Daily Microdose Serum
- Glow Recipe | Avocado Ceramide Recovery Serum
- Paula’s Choice | Omega+ Complex Serum
- Inkey List | Ceramide Night Treatment
- Tata Harper | Biobarrier Serum
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