🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
Previously known as Ceramide 2, it makes up a massive portion of the skin's extracellular lipid matrix, trapping water inside.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Prevents transepidermal water loss and smooths the skin surface.
💡 Pro Tip
Often used to repair severely dry or aging skin.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
Ceramides wash off.
The Science
They integrate directly into the lipid matrix of the stratum corneum.