What is a Ceramides Function?
Intercellular cement in the skin performs the same function as mortar between the bricks in a wall. As the wall ages, the mortar becomes porous and cracks. Ceramide is the substance in the skin which prevents this from happening to the intercellular cement. The amount of ceramides in the epidermis proportionately influences the skin’s dryness – fewer ceramides result in drier skin and more wrinkles. Applying cermides to your skin results in increased moisture retention in the epidermis. Ceramides are also excellent restorative care for skin that has been abraded or over-exposed to the elements. Damage caused by mechanical rubbing, wind, burning, sunburn, or chemical peeling shows faster recovery and moisture replenishment with regular ceramide application.
