Ceramides

What are ceramides?

• Proteins

• Lipids (Fats)

• Antioxidants

• Emulsifiers

What are the benefits of ceramides?

• Brighten skin

• Increase hydration & reinforce skin's barrier

• Reduce blemishes

Ceramides make up over how much (number in %) of the skin’s composition?

Answer explanation

Ceramides play a vital role in determining how your skin looks (and how it responds to environmental threats).

Ceramides strengthen the skin's barrier. What are the symptoms of a weakened skin-barrier?

• - thicker skin

  - skin is smoother

  - radiant looking

  - well hydrated

• • - drier and rougher skin

  • - wrinkles

  • - irritation

  • - redness

  • - visible signs of dehydration

• Not my concern - my skin is fine

Answer explanation

Age and sun damage reduce the effectiveness of your skin's natural ceramides—and can eventually deplete them, which weakens your skin’s barrier.

This is where ceramides come into play—because it really is possible to significantly restore what’s been diminished.

What skin types are ceramides best for?

• All skin types

• Dry skin

• Oily / combination skin

• Normal skin

Answer explanation

Ceramides fall under the category of “skin-replenishing” (aka skin-identical) ingredients. Because they’re naturally a part of your skin, ceramides are ideal for all skin types—even the most sensitive, breakout-prone, or oily skin. They’re also safe to use around the eyes.

Which Paula’s Choice Skincare product contains cermides?

• C15 Super Booster

• Clinical Discoloration Repair Serum

• Resist Anti-Aging Moisturiser SPF 50

• Daily Replenishing Body Cream

Answer explanation

Other examples:

What not to mix with ceramides?

• BHA

• Retinol

• Fragrance

• Vitamin C

Answer explanation

The only ingredients you should not use alongside ceramides are those that you shouldn’t have in your skin care routine in the first place, such as fragrance and other irritants. This is because the damage these ingredients cause can undo a lot of the work you’re trying to achieve by using ceramides.