The
Science
of
Ceramides
What are Ceramides?
Ceramides are lipids that make up to ~50% of the skins lipids to form the natural skin barrier.
What Do Ceramides Do?
Ceramides are essentially the glue that holds our skin cells together to keep our skin barrier intact and healthy. A healthy skin barrier helps seal in moisture and seal out harmful elements.
Ceramides Are Key to Healthy Skin
Lower ceramide levels are linked to skin conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis and rosacea1. Sun exposure, harsh climates, and age also impact ceramide levels and can compromise your skin barrier function contributing to dry skin2.
CeraVe Contains 3 Essential Ceramides
Developed with Dermatologists, CeraVe contains a blend of three essential ceramides that are identical to those found naturally in your skin, helping to replenish your skin's natural lipid levels and restore a healthy skin balance.
Continuous Ceramide Delivery via MVE
MVE technology encapsulates ceramides to ensure their continuous delivery to your skin's barrier.
Helps Restore Your Skin's Natural Barrier
By replenishing ceramides where they are most needed, CeraVe helps restore your skin's natural barrier, helping to keep moisture in and harmful elements out.
Ceramides in Every Product
CeraVe has the ceramides your skin needs to help keep you protected. Explore our full range of products.
Animations toggle here
Stay Informed On All Things Skincare
Sign up to receive information about new products, skincare routines, tips, and special offers.*
*Yes, I want to receive promotional emails from CeraVe and other L'Oréal brands. By clicking Subscribe, I confirm I am a US resident, 16+, agree to CeraVe’s Terms of Use. I have read and acknowledge CeraVe’s Privacy Policy and Notice of Financial Incentives. I understand I may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
Captcha validation failed.
-
References
- Sahle, F, Gebre-Mariam, T, Dobner, B, Wohlrab, J, Neubert, R. Skin Diseases Associated with the Depletion of Stratum Corneum Lipids and Stratum Corneum Lipid Substitution Therapy. Skin Pharmacology and Physiology. (2015);28:42-55
-
Coderch L, López O, de la Maza A, Parra JL_. Ceramides and skin function. American journal of clinical dermatology_. 2003;4(2):107-29.