Ceramide
Ceramide
A lipid the skin makes itself: it holds in moisture and strengthens the barrier, keeping dryness, irritation and early ageing away.
About this active
Ceramides make up about half of the lipids between the cells of the skin’s outer layer — the mortar that holds its bricks together. When they run low, moisture escapes and skin turns dry, irritated and sensitive. Hydra Shield’s cream gel replaces that lost lipid with ceramide.
- Rebuilds the skin barrier
- Stops moisture escaping
- Soothes dry and sensitive skin
What it does in each product
Its part in every product that carries it, and its strength wherever it is declared.
In the journal
IngredientsDecember 11, 2024
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