Ingredient
Ceramide
Ceramide complex
Ceramide blend
What it is
A generic designation for a blend of skin-identical barrier lipids used to reinforce the skin's moisture barrier.
How it works
Integrates into the lamellar lipid matrix between corneocytes, helping restore barrier integrity and reduce water loss.
What it does
Emollient
Skin conditioning
Concerns to know
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Barrier & hydration support
A well-studied humectant or emollient that helps hydrate the skin and support its moisture barrier.