With the arrival of autumn and winter, the air is dry and the environment is arid, leading many people to experience skin problems such as dryness; most young women have joined the ‘moisturising skincare rescue mission’.

 

Today, our editor is here to tell you all about ‘ceramides’—a true guardian of your skin barrier that you really need.

 

Ceramides have become a much-lauded new favourite in skincare in recent years. With their powerful ability to moisturise and lock in moisture, repair the skin barrier and combat ageing, they are deeply loved by the skincare community. If you check the ingredient lists of products from major skincare brands that focus on ‘repairing the skin barrier’, you’re bound to find ceramides listed.

Today, let’s take a look at why this new darling of the skincare world has captured so much attention!

 

Ceramides are a type of lipid found in the skin that play a vital role in the formation of the epidermal stratum corneum. Before delving into ceramides, let’s first understand the ‘brick-and-mortar’ structure of our skin’s stratum corneum.

The stratum corneum of the epidermis forms the primary structure of our skin barrier, with keratinocytes acting as the ‘bricks’ in a brick-and-mortar structure; the cell membrane of the stratum corneum is a lipid bilayer that acts as an envelope, preventing the loss of moisturising factors and maintaining a stable state of hydration.

 

The lipids in the gaps between keratinocytes act as the ‘mortar’, comprising ceramides, fatty acids, cholesterol, cholesterol esters and other lipids. These lipids fill the spaces between the keratinocytes, binding the ‘bricks’ tightly together like ‘mortar’ to form a stable skin structure that ensures the skin’s barrier function.

Our skin’s ‘brick wall’ protects us from external aggressors, prevents internal water loss, and shields us from pathogens, allergens, toxic chemicals in the air and dust.

Ceramides are, in fact, a natural component of our skin barrier; they are present in large quantities within the ‘brick-and-mortar structure’ and act as the ‘mortar’. As we age, the loss of ceramides in the stratum corneum causes the keratinocytes to lose their ability to adhere to one another, leading to ageing issues such as wrinkles, dryness and loss of elasticity.

Therefore, replenishing the ceramides lost due to ageing or external factors effectively repairs the skin’s ‘brick-and-mortar structure’.

 

Replenishing ceramides in the skin not only helps to perfect the ‘brick-and-mortar structure’, repair the skin barrier, ward off external irritants and form a natural defence mechanism to provide robust protection, but also enhances the adhesion between keratinocytes, strongly binds water molecules to form a network structure that retains moisture, maintains skin elasticity and ensures the skin remains in a highly efficient state of moisture retention and hydration.

 

At the same time, it thickens the stratum corneum, enhances the skin’s tolerance and resilience against external irritants; combats ageing by improving the skin’s ability to retain moisture, thereby reducing dryness, wrinkles and the appearance of dark spots, and helping to maintain a youthful complexion.

Given the remarkable efficacy of ceramides, and in line with the philosophy of high-end skincare research and development, Nano rigorously selects high-purity ceramide 3 produced through yeast fermentation. This is precisely formulated and combined with high-purity phospholipids to create ceramide liposomes with a structure similar to that of cell membranes.

 

The ceramide 3 in Nano’s ceramide liposomes is a plant-derived sphingosine-based ceramide produced through biological fermentation. With a purity exceeding 95 per cent, it matches the natural ceramide structure found in human skin, ensuring superior skin affinity.

Nano’s ceramide liposomes possess a bilayer structure similar to that of sebum. Their nanoscale particle size facilitates easier penetration and absorption, whilst their narrow particle size distribution, small particle size and absence of crystallisation make them more convenient to use and easier to store stably.

 

Nano’s flagship product, the ceramide liposome, has won numerous industry awards on multiple occasions. The product has been tested by SGS and CTI and complies with the Technical Specifications for Cosmetic Safety, whilst its ceramide content has been verified as accurate and reliable.

 

Nano’s ceramide liposomes help gently repair your skin barrier and restore your skin’s youthful appearance!