Are Ceramides Good For Face?

Ceramides are naturally occurring lipids in the skin that help maintain the skin's natural barrier against moisture loss. As we age, the skin naturally loses ceramides and becomes drier and less supple. People with skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis usually produce fewer ceramides.

Moisturizers, creams, cleansers, and other skincare products containing ceramides can help repair the skin barrier and relieve dryness. Ceramides are an important part of the skin's natural barrier, enabling the skin to maintain a healthy appearance. As we age, the body's natural production of ceramides gradually decreases, resulting in drier and less supple skin. Regular use of skincare products containing ceramides can help to repair the skin barrier and add moisture, resulting in a noticeable improvement.

 Konjac Ceramide

What is ceramide?

Ceramides are fats, called lipids, contained in the outermost layer of the skin. Along with fatty acids and cholesterol, ceramides provide the skin with a natural protective barrier against the environment. They also prevent the skin from losing moisture. Beneath the surface, ceramides act as a glue that holds the skin's matrix or structure together, keeping the skin firm and supple. However, the production of ceramides decreases with age, which leads to thinning and sagging skin.

Benefits of ceramides for the skin

Ceramides benefit the skin in two specific ways: by keeping the skin well moisturized and by strengthening the skin's natural barrier.

Dry skin and acne

Exposure to cold weather, wind, and chemicals in the environment can draw moisture away from the skin and cause dryness. Ceramides help to strengthen the skin's natural barrier and prevent the loss of moisture via the epidermis. This action keeps the skin hydrated from the inside out.

Ceramides can also be used to treat the dryness of acne-prone skin. A study has shown that a comprehensive skincare regimen using a mild cleanser and a ceramide moisturizer can effectively treat dryness without exacerbating acne.

 Konjac Fly Powder

Eczema and psoriasis

Eczema and psoriasis are two conditions that leave the skin dry, red, and itchy. Both lead to a weakened skin barrier, resulting in high sensitivity and irritation, as well as an inability to retain moisture. Using a cream containing ceramides will strengthen the epidermis and restore the skin's ability to retain moisture, helping to relieve dryness and itchiness.

Are skin products superior to ceramide foods or supplements?

Phytoceramides have advantages that natural and safe synthetic ceramides do not. The phytoceramides on the market are isolated and extracted from plants such as rice bran, konjac fly powder, pineapple leaves, and eucalyptus leaves. Of these, konjac flour has the highest ceramide content of 0.15%-0.2%. This is more than ten times that of other plant materials.

Ceramide can be added to cosmetics and is widely used in functional foods. It has become a hot spot for functional ingredients. After taking ceramide, it is absorbed by the small intestine, transferred to the blood, and then transported throughout the body, allowing for good recovery and regeneration of skin cells. In addition, it enables the biosynthesis of ceramides in the body.