WHAT ARE CERAMIDES AND HOW DO THEY HELP SKIN?

Ceramides are often used as an anti-ageing ingredient in skincare products, but what exactly are they and how do they work? In Our Ceramide Series of skincare products, our first step in the Korean Skin care routine is Farmstay Ceramide Facial Moisture Cleansing Foam, a functional cleanser that increases skin density, hydrates and nourishes the skin by preventing moisture and elasticity loss, leaving a youthful skin complexion.

A). WHAT ARE CERAMIDES?

Ceramides are, simply put, lipids (fats) that occur naturally in skin. They make up over 50% of the skin’s composition, so it’s no wonder they play such an important role in protecting your skin against environmental threats and helping it look younger. The second step in your Korean Skincare routine in the Ceramide series will be the Farmstay Ceramide Firming Facial Toner, it calms and supremely moisturizes your skin, reinforcing the skin’s moisture barrier.

B). HOW DO CERAMIDES HELP SKIN?

Ceramides have proven anti-ageing properties. Ceramides hold skin together and form a protective layer to help prevent moisture loss and visible damage from environmental stressors. Ceramides also help to keep your skin supple.

Besides ceramides, there are two other fascinating ingredients: phytosphingosine and sphingolipiden. These are ceramide precursors and help upper layers of skin to produce more ceramide, so that skin can protect itself better. In the third Korean Skin care step, we have the Farmstay Ceramide Firming Facial Essence that will leave your skin highly moisturised.

C). IF CERAMIDES ALREADY OCCUR NATURALLY IN SKIN, WHY DO I ALSO NEED THEM IN MY SKINCARE?

Young skin produces lots of ceramides. But as you age and through sun damage, the quality and quantity of ceramides reduces. This can lead to a damaged skin barrier, causing dry, rough skin, wrinkles, redness, irritation and dehydration.

Ceramides in skincare can replenish the ceramides in your skin. This helps your skin to look and act like younger skin and keeps it hydrated, firm and supple. Your fourth Korean Skin care step will be the Farmstay Ceramide Firming Facial Ampoule, that is very effective in wrinkle repair.

D). WHAT RESULTS CAN I EXPECT FROM A CERAMIDE-ENRICHED PRODUCT?

Properly formulated (and correctly packaged) skincare products with ceramides help strengthen your skin’s barrier and improve hydration. This results in smoother and firmer skin, reduced fine lines and wrinkles and less irritation. Ceramides are also safe to use around the eyes. The Farmstay Ceramide Firming Facial Eye Cream will take care of the sensitive skin around your eyes, eliminating wrinkles and any dryness, leaving your skin young and glowing.

E). WHICH SKIN TYPES BENEFIT FROM CERAMIDES?

Ceramides are ‘skin-identical’ ingredients, because they occur naturally in skin. This makes them an ideal ingredient for all skin types, even sensitive, breakout-prone or oily skin. Here the Farmstay Ceramide Firming Facial Cream and Farmstay Ceramide Firming Facial Emulsion come in handy to maintain your skin moisture, firmness, wrinkle-free and provide the much need anti-aging properties for agin skin.

F). CAN ONE COMBINE CERAMIDES WITH EXFOLIANT?

You can definitely combine ceramides with your favorite exfoliant. Actually we recommend it! An exfoliant removes that layer of dead skin cells, which makes it even easier for the ceramides to be absorbed by the skin.