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OVERVIEW

Ceramides and peptides are both produced naturally by the body and play a very important role in the skin’s infrastructure, helping it to retain moisture. But, as we get older and the body’s natural ageing process occurs, our production of these lipids and proteins starts to decline. This starts showing in the skin in the form of fine lines, wrinkles, sagging, and dryness, making the skin appear less youthful and radiant.

 

The positive news is that by incorporating skincare products into our daily routine that target skin affected by the loss of ceramides and peptides, we can help to improve the skin’s overall quality and appearance. By using ceramides and peptides in your routine, you can help reduce the appearance of ageing signs, strengthen the skin barrier, and retain water in the epidermis, leaving you with glowing, hydrated skin.

What are Ceramides and Peptides?

Ceramides are a form of fat, known scientifically as a lipid, which the skin produces naturally and uses to bind cells together. Lipids also help the skin to retain moisture and maintain a healthy skin barrier. This is important as the barrier plays a vital role in helping the skin hold onto water and protect itself from external aggressors.


Peptides are short chain amino acids that make up certain proteins required by the skin, such as collagen. They are equally important for the skin’s healthy appearance as, alongside collagen production, they help to maintain many other skin functions. Peptides are also proven to reduce inflammation in the skin, keep the skin barrier healthy, and even out the skin tone.


The Power of Ceramides and Peptides Together

While ceramides and peptides are individually brilliant skin-boosting ingredients, they work synergistically together to improve the skin’s healthy appearance. Ceramides in the epidermis have the ability to boost moisture and plump out fine lines, which complements peptides' role in improving skin firmness. So, by keeping an adequate level of both in your skin, you can help to improve its overall quality.


Can You Use Ceramides with Retinol or Glycolic Acid?

As ceramides help to strengthen the skin barrier, they can also enhance the skin's ability to tolerate harsher ingredients, such as glycolic acid and retinol. How so? Ceramides counterbalance the exfoliating action of glycolic acid by maintaining moisture levels and alleviating any sensitivity that removing dead skin cells can cause.


Healthy-looking, Hydrated Skin

Incorporating skincare products that contain ceramides and peptides can help improve the overall healthy appearance of your skin. Whether you are looking to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, or simply want to maintain a youthful complexion, these two ingredients can make a big difference. Remember to introduce new products slowly.


Shop our selection of skincare products containing ceramides and peptides today to start seeing the benefits for yourself!


FAQs

  • Yes, you can. Vitamin C, ceramides, and peptides all have an anti-ageing effect on the skin, so they complement each other well in a skincare routine. By using ceramides and peptides with vitamin C, you can help to restore suppleness and firmness to the skin and improve hydration levels.

  • Yes, you can combine ceramides with hyaluronic acid as they both help to keep the skin barrier strong and resilient. This is because hyaluronic acid is a humectant that attracts and retains water in the skin, while ceramides are a form of lipid that also helps the skin to stay better hydrated. In short, they’re great news for very dry and dehydrated skin.

  • Every product in CeraVe’s skincare range contains three essential ceramides to support the skin’s natural barrier. You can add them into your daily routine with products such as the Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum and the AM Daily Moisturiser with SPF30. You’ll also find ceramides in our Resurfacing Retinol Serum so the skin barrier is protected while it exfoliates and brightens.

  • Peptides are a very effective ingredient to add to your routine, especially if you are trying to address signs of ageing. CeraVe’s Skin Renewing Eye Cream, for instance, has a peptide complex and it targets the first signs of ageing to reveal a visibly brighter, firmer eye area, and reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles. It also helps to maintain the skin barrier and contains CeraVe’s usual three essential ceramides.

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