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Can you use Ceramides with Sunscreen?

Safe to mix

Yes, it is safe.

Ceramides layers under sunscreen without any conflict. Sunscreen always goes last in the morning.

How to use them

Use them in the same routine in the morning. Apply Ceramides first, then Sunscreen, moving from thinnest to thickest texture. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.

  1. 1
    CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
  2. 2
    Ceramidesvaries, wait about 1 minute
  3. 3
    SunscreenSPF 30 – 50, PA+++
  4. 4
    Moisturiserthen SPF 50 in the morning

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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What Sunscreen does

The single most effective anti-ageing and anti-pigmentation product. In India's high-UV climate it decides whether every other active in your routine actually works.

Typical strength
SPF 30 – 50, PA+++
When
AM
Irritation
Best for
Normal, Oily, Combination, Dry And Sensitive skin

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use Ceramides and Sunscreen together?

Yes, it is safe. Ceramides layers under sunscreen without any conflict. Sunscreen always goes last in the morning.

Which goes first, Ceramides or Sunscreen?

Apply Ceramides first, then Sunscreen. The general rule is thinnest to thickest texture, and lowest pH first.

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.

Should I use Sunscreen in the morning or at night?

Sunscreen: best in the morning. Use two finger-lengths for face and neck as the last morning step, every day, including indoors near windows. Reapply every 2–3 hours outdoors.

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