Products Formulated
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Ceramides

Signs that your skin may benefit from body and face products with ceramides can vary, yet they all have to do with the integrity of your skin barrier. Symptoms of a compromised skin barrier can range from dry skin, itchiness, rough patches, and sensitivity to flare-ups of skin conditions such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis.¹ What ceramides in skincare can do for your face and body is help replenish your skin barrier and lock in moisture to support a healthy-looking complexion.²

Ceramides are good for skin since they’re naturally such a vital component of it, making up about 50% of the lipids in your skin’s protective barrier. They help bind your skin cells together to help protect against damage^1,2However, when considering adding any products with ceramides to your routine, it’s important to take your skin type into consideration and determine whether gels, lotions, creams, or ointments would best suit your needs.⁴

There are many types of ceramides that are naturally found in the skin. These include ceramide 1 (ceramide EOS), ceramide 3 (ceramide NP), and ceramide 6-II (ceramide AP).² Each one of CeraVe’s skincare and haircare products contain all three of these essential ceramides, which are chemically identical to the ones found in your skin. And being “skin-identical” matters.

When choosing products with ceramides, try also keeping an eye out for other ingredients, like emollients, humectants, and occlusives. They play especially nicely with ceramides in skincare and complement their benefits by helping to draw and seal in moisture in your skin.²

Products with ceramides can be very beneficial for mature skin. This is because your skin’s natural production of ceramides slows down as you age. Your skin also thins out and becomes less elastic. All of these changes in aging skin hamper its ability to hang onto moisture, leaving it more dry and more prone to damage. Using skincare with ceramides can help to keep your skin hydrated, appear plumper, and look healthier.²

Skin products with ceramides for mature skin may also contain anti-aging ingredients, such as retinol, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid. These formulas can help improve the look of fine lines, uneven skin tone, dark spots, dark circles, and redness to boot.^5,6

Try CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum, which blends three essential ceramides with retinol, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide. The gentle yet effective formula for all skin types soothes, hydrates, and helps restore your skin’s protective barrier to help improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, texture, and radiance.

CeraVe offers many different types of beauty products with ceramides, including cleansers, serums, moisturizers, eye creams, and sunscreens for your face and body. Our fragrance-free shampoos and conditioners also contain the barrier-boosting ingredient. Each one has three essential ceramides to help replenish and maintain your skin’s protective barrier while locking in moisture for lasting hydration and a healthier, more youthful appearance.²

For instance, CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser with three essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid removes makeup, dirt, and debris, without stripping your skin of its natural moisture. If your skin is blemish-prone, give CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser, with 2% salicylic acid, a try. It’s formulated to gently cleanse your skin while helping to manage acne, reduce blackheads, and improve the appearance of pores.

Then, reach for CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion or CeraVe Moisturizing Cream, which both hydrate your skin with three essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid. Finish up with a broad-spectrum sunscreen, like CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30, and your skin will be hydrated, protected, and feeling and looking great all day.

Yes, you can use ceramides with retinol as a key part of your anti-aging routine.⁶ In fact, CeraVe has multiple products formulated with both ingredients. CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum combines three essential ceramides in skincare with retinol and niacinamide to help visibly improve your skin texture. This lightweight, fast-absorbing serum helps improve the appearance of pores and post-acne marks while leaving the skin brighter- and healthier-looking.

CeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream, an anti-aging moisturizer with a broad-spectrum SPF 30, is also formulated with 3 essential ceramides, retinol, and hyaluronic acid. This helps protect your skin against damaging UVA and UVB rays while working to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and rough texture, without irritating your skin.

Each of our fragrance-free shampoos and conditioners also contain three essential ceramides. CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner work together on all hair and skin types to cleanse and soften your hair, without stripping your locks or scalp of their natural moisture. Those who are seeking to thoroughly manage visible flakes and help reduce itching and irritation may want to try the CeraVe Anti-Dandruff Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner.

And, if you’re looking for a quick way to cleanse and moisturize your hair while also eliminating up to 100% of visible flakes and helping itching and irritation, try CeraVe 2-in-1 Anti-Dandruff Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner. If you are looking for products with ceramides for your hair and skin, know that, here at CeraVe, we’ve got you covered.

1. How To Tell if Your Skin Barrier Is Damaged and What To Do About It. Cleveland Clinic. December 14, 2022.
2. What Do Ceramides Do for Your Skin? Cleveland Clinic. July 19, 2023.
3. Borodzicz S, Rudnicka L, Mirowska-Guzel D, et al. The role of epidermal sphingolipids in dermatologic diseases. Lipids Health Dis 15, 13 (2016).
4. 10 Skin Care Secrets for Healthier-Looking Skin. American Academy of Dermatology. Last updated: 10/29/24.
5. Here’s the Right Order to Apply Your Skin Care Products. Cleveland Clinic. June 22, 2022.
6. Best Ingredients and Products for Your Anti-Aging Skin Care Routine. Cleveland Clinic. March 3, 2023.
7. Oh JH, Jeong KH, Kim JE, Kang H. Synthesized Ceramide Induces Growth of Dermal Papilla Cells with Potential Contribution to Hair Growth. Ann Dermatol. 2019 Apr;31(2):164-174.