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Ceramides: what to mix it with

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
Best time
AM/PM
Irritation
Price in India
₹400 – ₹2,500
Helps with
Barrier, hydration and redness
Pregnancy
Generally considered safe in pregnancy

How to use Ceramides

Use as your moisturiser step, morning and night. On nights with actives, you can buffer by applying a ceramide cream first.

Pairs beautifully with

Retinol Adapalene Vitamin C Glycolic Acid Lactic Acid Mandelic Acid Salicylic Acid Benzoyl Peroxide Hyaluronic Acid Centella Asiatica Squalane Snail Mucin Panthenol Tretinoin Retinal Aloe Vera Urea Polyglutamic Acid

Safe to layer with

Niacinamide PHA Azelaic Acid Peptides Copper Peptides Bakuchiol Tranexamic Acid Alpha Arbutin Kojic Acid Vitamin E Ferulic Acid Sunscreen Hydroquinone Sulfur Tea Tree Oil Licorice Extract Glutathione Zinc PCA

Guides

Ingredients for dehydrated & dry skinIngredients for redness & sensitive skinIngredients for damaged skin barrier Is Ceramides safe in pregnancy?

Ceramides vs alternatives

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