Barrier RepairOcclusiveEmollient

Ceramides

🏆 hero ingredient Tier 1 Evidence

what it does

Lipid molecules that make up around 50% of the skin's protective barrier. Declining ceramide levels lead to moisture loss, sensitivity, and reactive skin. Topical ceramides replenish this critical barrier lipid layer.

dermai take

The literal mortar between your skin cells. Without ceramides your barrier is basically a broken wall in a drafty house — everything gets in, everything gets out. If you're reactive, dry, or over-exfoliated, this is the fix.

targets these concerns

Dryness Sensitivity Rosacea Eczema-prone

the studies

"Ceramide-Containing Adjunctive Skin Care for Skin Barrier Restoration During Acne Vulgaris Treatment."

Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD (2023) · Draelos ZD, Baalbaki N, Colon G et al.

products with this ingredient

Moisturizing CreamCeraVe

Episoft AC CreamCuratio

Cetaphil Restoraderm Eczema Calming CreamGalderma

Anthelios Melt-in Milk Sunscreen SPF 60La Roche-Posay