Ceramides And Skin Hydration




Ceramide Skin Care



Ceramides are skin lipids and are found in the top layer of the skin (stratum corneum). They form part of the skin's barrier, helping to guard the skin from external agressions and dehydration. These lipids can be of natural or synthetic origin and there are nine types (from 1 to 9)found in the skin.





Ceramides Some research studies have shown that topical products containing this ingredient can be effective in improving certain skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.


Smart Ceramides


Ceramides are very popular in today's cosmetic formulations and we can find many products containing this ingredient.

Be wise and do a bit of research before going out to buy products containing this ingredient, or in fact any other type of cosmetic products, some claims are just to good to be true. They can be bought in the form ceramide capsules, serums, creams and lotions.

This skin care ingredient is added to cosmetic formulations to help improve aging dry skin . They diminish with age and solar exposition, so is recommended to use skin products containing these lipids after sunbathing no matter which age group you are.

When choosing moisturizing products containing ceramide c, check that the concentration is 4 to 10% and that liposomes have been added to improve absorption.


Moisturizing Masks

Ceramides

If your skin is dry or aged and in need of some pampering try these moisturizing masks at home.

  • Mix a few drops of rosehip oil with one spoon of honey and few drops of lemon. Apply over a cleansed face and leave it on for about 20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

  • Mix a spoon of natural yogurt with a piece of mashed banana and few drops of honey. Apply over a cleansed face and leave it on for about 20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

  • Mix a mashed avocado with some fresh cream until you form a paste that can be applied to the face. Leave it on for about 20 minutes and rinse off with warm water

  • If the area around the eyes, see ( eye skin care ) is dry and puffy you can apply two slices of potato at the same time that you apply the mask.


When you use these masks if there is something left, it can be kept in the fridge for no more than 24 hours. You can used it again the next day. Avoid the eye area and apply your daily moisturizer when you finish.

If you are looking for ways to diminish wrinkles and fight aging skin have a look at this advice anti ageing skin care and anti wrinkle skincare .





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