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Ceramides: Cure for Dry, Dehydrated Skin

Are you tired of your dry skin that chugs up litres of moisturisers but still never feels hydrated enough? Well, don’t worry! This blog will introduce you to your one stop solution to not just dryness but skin dullness and aging as well. Before we dive into the skin benefits of Ceramides, let us first introduce you to this mega star.

What Are Ceramides?  

Ceramides are long chain fatty acids called lipids which are naturally present in your skin. Yup, you heard it right, your skin’s already got it. But, as you age this natural reserve declines and your skin needs supplements in the form of skincare products like moisturisers, lotions, and serums that have it listed as their ingredient

Ceramides are important as they hold the skin barrier together. This barrier locks in the moisture of your skin and protects it from bacterial & environmental damage. 

Ceramides Benefits For Skin

Now that you’ve understood what they are, let’s look into what all they can do for your skin. Their skin benefits include:

  • They boost hydration of the skin by locking in the moisture, keeping the dryness and irritation at bay leaving your skin supple and plump.  It is perfect for the dry skin type.
  • They protect the skin against environmental damage and bacterial damage that can occur because of an uncompromised skin barrier.
  • They also have anti-aging benefits as it reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles caused by dry, dehydrated skin.
  • They also provide protection against photodamage caused by the UV rays.

Pro-Tip: Add Ceramide Rich Foods to Your Diet

In addition to the topical application, you can also supplement your diet with Ceramide rich foods including dairy products, soybean, sweet potatoes, and wheat.

Takeaway

Ceramides are an important part of skin’s natural barrier that fight off pathogens and environmental damage. They lock in skin moisture keeping dryness & irritation away, giving you a soft, supple skin.

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