For your skin
Refills the natural barrier between your skin cells. Locks moisture in, keeps irritants out, calms dry or damaged skin.
Want the science? Keep reading ↓Mechanism of action
Lipid components of the skin barrier; replenish intercellular mortar to reduce water loss.
Why we tier this strong
7 cited papers across 4 countries. Multiple positive efficacy results plus regulatory backing. Our catalog highlights 7 cited papers as direct references, a curated sample from the broader body of published research that earns Ceramides its Strong tier (15+ studies including multiple RCTs or a large longitudinal cohort). See our methodology for how we evaluate evidence.
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- Ceramides and Barrier Repair: What the Research Actually SaysThe lipid trio that rebuilt the dermatology world's understanding of how skin holds together.5 min read · Dryness
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Cited research
Andrew PV et al., Topical supplementation with physiological lipids rebalances the stratum corneum ceramide profile and strengthens skin barrier function in adults predisposed to atopic dermatitis, British Journal of Dermatology 2025;193(4):729-740 — physiological-lipid emulsion raised SC ceramide NP/AP and improved barrier function vs control
Nugroho WT, Sawitri, Astindari, Utomo B, Listiawan MY, Ervianti E, Astari L. The Efficacy of Moisturisers Containing Ceramide Compared with Other Moisturisers in the Management of Atopic Dermatitis: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis. Indian J Dermatol. 2023;68(1):53-58. — Meta-analysis of 5 studies found ceramide-containing moisturisers produced significantly greater improvement in SCORAD compared with non-ceramide moisturisers in atopic dermatitis.
Shindo S et al., Effects of a moisturizer containing pseudo-ceramide and a eucalyptus extract on sweating function in adult atopic dermatitis: a double-blind, randomized, controlled left-right comparison clinical trial, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2022;21(10):4503-4509 — pseudo-ceramide + eucalyptus moisturizer restored sweating function and barrier in AD adults
Li Q et al., The role of ceramides in skin homeostasis and inflammatory skin diseases, Journal of Dermatological Science 2020;97(1):2-8 — abnormal ceramide levels contribute to barrier dysfunction; therapeutic target for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis
Oh JH et al., Synthesized Ceramide Induces Growth of Dermal Papilla Cells with Potential Contribution to Hair Growth, Annals of Dermatology 2019
Ma L et al., Prolonging time to flare in pediatric atopic dermatitis: a randomized, investigator-blinded, controlled, multicenter clinical study of a ceramide-containing moisturizer, Advances in Therapy 2017;34(12):2601-2611 — median time to AD flare delayed from 27 to 89 days vs control
Park SY et al., Induction of a Hardening Phenomenon and Quantitative Changes of Ceramides in Stratum Corneum, Annals of Dermatology 2014
Sources: 10 clinical journals and regulatory databases across the US, EU, Korea, Japan, and China. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for the full list and what each outcome label means.