How to use them
Use them in the same routine morning or night. Apply Vitamin E first, then Ceramides, moving from thinnest to thickest texture. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.
- 1CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
- 2Vitamin E0.5% – 1%, wait about 1 minute
- 3Ceramidesvaries
- 4Moisturiserseal everything in
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 Vitamin E does
An oil-soluble antioxidant that protects skin lipids from damage and noticeably stabilises vitamin C. It is heavy in pure form, so it is better inside formulas than straight from a capsule.
- Typical strength
- 0.5% – 1%
- When
- AM/PM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Dry, Normal And Sensitive skin
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use Ceramides and Vitamin E together?
Yes, it is safe. There is no known chemical conflict between Ceramides and Vitamin E, and neither makes the other less effective. They share a goal (barrier and hydration), so together they reinforce each other.
Which goes first, Ceramides or Vitamin E?
Apply Vitamin E first, then Ceramides. 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 Vitamin E in the morning or at night?
Vitamin E: works morning or night. Look for it combined with vitamin C and ferulic acid. Very oily or acne-prone skin should avoid pure vitamin E oil.