CERAMIDES

Ceramide NP is a biomimetic ceramide, a family of lipids naturally present in the outermost layer of the skin. These lipids account for nearly half of the skin barrier's components and play an essential role in its integrity. In cosmetics, ceramides are used to strengthen this natural barrier, limit water loss, and maintain a supple, comfortable skin that is resilient against external aggressions.

Ceramides: An Essential Constituent of the Skin

SKIN BARRIER ⎪ BIOMIMETIC LIPID

What are Ceramides?

Ceramides are lipids naturally present between the cells of the epidermis. They act as a true biological cement, keeping the cells of the stratum corneum firmly bound together. This organization allows the skin to retain its moisture while protecting it from external aggressions such as pollution, climate variations, or certain irritants. Ceramides used in cosmetics are biomimetic lipids whose structure is very close to that of the ceramides naturally present in the skin. This similarity allows them to easily integrate into the skin barrier and support its natural repair mechanisms.
In the [MY] Baume Pro-Collagène Unifiant (Unifying Pro-Collagen Balm), Ceramides complement the action of pro-collagen active ingredients by helping to restore a functional skin barrier, which is essential for maintaining comfortable skin and long-lastingly preserving its quality.

Where do Ceramides come from?

The first ceramides used in cosmetics were extracted from animal tissues. Today, Ceramide NP is obtained through biotechnological or synthetic processes that faithfully reproduce the ceramides naturally present in the skin.
This approach guarantees high purity, excellent stability, and perfect compatibility with the physiological mechanisms of the epidermis.

Properties and Active Principles of Ceramides

Ceramides play a fundamental role in maintaining skin balance.
Their main properties include:

Strengthening the organization of the skin barrier,
Limiting transepidermal water loss (TEWL),
Improving cohesion between the cells of the stratum corneum,
Helping maintain skin suppleness and comfort,
Boosting the skin's resilience against environmental aggressions.

What are the benefits of Ceramides?

With age or under the influence of external aggressions, the quantity of ceramides naturally present in the skin gradually decreases. This reduction weakens the skin barrier, promoting dehydration as well as sensations of discomfort. Topical replenishment with Ceramides helps support these natural mechanisms.
Their main benefits include:

Helping restore a weakened skin barrier,
Long-lastingly improving hydration by limiting water loss,
Reducing sensations of dryness and tightness,
Strengthening the skin's resistance to daily aggressions,
Helping achieve suppler, softer, and more comfortable skin.

Ceramides at the heart of MiYé formulas

[MY] UNIFYING PRO-COLLAGEN BALM
In the Baume Pro-Collagène Unifiant, Ceramides work in synergy with biomimetic peptides, Vitanol® Bio, and postbiotics. While the pro-collagen active ingredients support the structure of the dermis, Ceramides help restore the barrier function of the epidermis. This complementarity allows the skin to better retain its moisture and recover long-lasting comfort and suppleness.

How to use Ceramides?

Ceramides are used exclusively for topical application within cosmetic formulas. Thanks to their biomimetic structure, they naturally integrate into the lipid barrier of the skin, where they help strengthen its cohesion and limit water loss. They are particularly effective when combined with other lipids, such as squalane or fatty acids, to closely reproduce the natural composition of the skin barrier. This synergy helps long-lastingly preserve the skin's hydration, comfort, and resilience against external aggressions.

Any side effects?

Ceramides are recognized for their excellent skin tolerance. Since their structure is close to the ceramides naturally present in the skin, they are exceptionally well accepted by the epidermis. They are suitable for all skin types, including sensitive, dry, or weakened skin. Adverse reactions remain extremely rare and are usually due to an individual sensitivity to the overall formula rather than to the ceramide itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are ceramides naturally present in the skin?
Yes. Ceramides are essential lipids of the stratum corneum. They account for nearly 50% of the lipids in the skin barrier and play a key role in maintaining hydration and protecting the skin.

Why are ceramides important in skincare?
When the skin lacks ceramides, its protective barrier becomes more fragile. It loses water more easily and becomes more sensitive to external aggressions. The addition of Ceramides helps support this barrier function and preserve skin comfort.

Do ceramides hydrate the skin?
Ceramides do not directly deliver water to the skin. Instead, they work by strengthening the skin barrier, which locks in moisture and maintains optimal hydration levels over time.