How to use them
Use them in the same routine morning or night. Apply Centella Asiatica first, then Ceramides, moving from thinnest to thickest texture. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.
- 1CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
- 2Centella Asiaticavaries, wait about 1 minute
- 3Ceramidesvaries
- 4Moisturiserseal everything in
What Centella Asiatica does
The K-beauty hero known as cica (in India, gotu kola or brahmi). It calms irritation and redness and helps a stressed barrier recover. That makes it a perfect sidekick to strong actives.
- Typical strength
- varies
- When
- AM/PM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Sensitive, Oily, Combination, Normal And Dry skin
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What Ceramides does
Lipids that make up about half of your skin barrier. Topping them up reduces water loss, stinging and flakiness, which makes ceramides the best friend of anyone using retinoids or acids.
- Typical strength
- varies
- When
- AM/PM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Dry, Sensitive, Normal, Combination And Oily skin
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Trying to choose one? Read Centella Asiatica vs Ceramides: which is better for your skin.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Centella Asiatica and Ceramides together?
Yes, and they work even better together. Both are gentle, barrier-friendly ingredients. Layering them gives you extra hydration and comfort with no conflict at all.
Which goes first, Centella Asiatica or Ceramides?
Apply Centella Asiatica first, then Ceramides. The general rule is thinnest to thickest texture, and lowest pH first.
Should I use Centella Asiatica in the morning or at night?
Centella Asiatica: works morning or night. Use morning and night. It is ideal on the day after an exfoliation or retinoid night.
Should I use Ceramides in the morning or at night?
Ceramides: works morning or night. Use as your moisturiser step, morning and night. On nights with actives, you can buffer by applying a ceramide cream first.