Ceramide production drops with ageing (how could it not?). Ceramide production is also affected by sunshine and climatic changes. The skin’s capacity to retain water is harmed as a result of this. Our skin dries out and wrinkles form if we are unable to retain water.

Ceramides, like other cosmetic compounds like hyaluronic acid, help the skin retain water.

Ceramides: benefits for the skin

Ceramides directly affect how lipids are regulated in the skin. As a result, ceramides used topically on the face are utilised to delay the onset of wrinkles. Because of this, ceramides are frequently found in cosmetic products such as moisturising creams, face masks, and cosmetics that work to repair and rejuvenate the skin.

Beyond aesthetics, (since they give the skin a bright and fresh appearance) without ceramides, the skin becomes dry, reactive and sensitive. And by the way, did you know that ceramides are not only present in the skin, but in all cells of the body, and especially in neurons? They are not only beneficial for looking good, but also for proper brain function.

Properties of ceramides in oily, combination, dry and atopic skin

In the case of oily skin, ceramides are beneficial for regulating sebaceous production. As we said at the beginning, ceramides make the fat and water present internally and externally regulate correctly.

As a consequence of this, oily skin does not notice an increase in oily sensation when using ceramides.

Ceramides: properties on combination skin.

The benefits of ceramides in combination skin are very similar to those of oily skin. They help regulate sebaceous production. However, in this case, the driest areas of the face will benefit from increased skin hydration thanks to ceramides. We will see the skin more plump and luminous but without shine.

Ceramides: properties on dry skin.

In dry skin, ceramides help preserve the level of hydration in the skin. Dry skin tends to be thin skin or skin with a certain level of ageing. So maintaining hydration is a key step that ceramides can help with.

Ceramides: properties on atopic skin.

In certain pathologies, such as atopic dermatitis, the skin has fewer ceramides, and this causes it to be drier or more irritated. Some studies have proven that the use of ceramides can help reduce the level of irritation and help other ingredients to be better accepted. However, it is important to check each particular pathology, since, like any other cosmetic ingredient, ceramides can be reactive.