Ceramides are often considered as the building blocks of our skin barrier. Here’s why you should look for a cleanser that contains them.
But a new survey* has revealed that ceramides are an ingredient that 52% of dermatologists agree we should be looking out for in our cleansers. Why? Because they’re key to looking after the health of our skin barrier and avoid overly stripping skin of important and beneficial natural oils.
. “They make up around 50% of your skin’s composition and are effectively the mortar between your skin cells.”is the first line of defence against external aggressors and if it becomes weakened, it can result in dryness, irritation and itchiness. “Ceramides are important in protecting your skin from environmental aggressors and for helping to prevent trans-epidermal water loss – the result of which is a healthy and well-functioning skin barrier.
Not only that but harsh, foaming cleansers can also strip our skin of ceramides, resulting in gaps appearing in between our skin cells which water can escape from . Using a cleanser with added ceramides will ensure that your skin barrier is replenished and kept strong and healthy.
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