Ceramides In Cosmetic Formulations

"Improving Aging Skin"

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. This lipids can be of natural origin or synthetic and there are six types found in the skin.

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 with this ingredient, or in fact any other type of cosmetic products, some claims are just to good to be true.

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

When choosing moisturizing products containing this skin care ingredient, check that the concentration is 4 to 10% and that liposomes have been added to improve absorption.

One of the best products around containing ceramides is Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Time Complex Moisture Cream 1.7oz This dream cream can be used by all skin types and will add moisture to your skin for hours. It will also help you fight the signs of aging and has been rated high by consumers.

Moisturizing Masks

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

Mix a few drops of mosqueta 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 yogurth 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 apply to the face. Leave it on for about 20 minutes and rinse off with warm water

If the area around the eyes is dry and puffy you can apply two slices of potato at the same time that you apply the mask.
When you use this 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.

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