Healthy skin requires a strong moisture barrier to lock in water and protect against environmental stressors, which it can only achieve thanks to ceramides. These lipid molecules occur naturally in our skin, forming a fatty, hydrophobic “mortar” between the “bricks” of our skin cells.

Simply put, ceramides protect the skin’s barrier, holding it together and keeping it hydrated.  A compromised moisture barrier often results in dryness, irritation, and discomfort.

CeraVe crafted its ceramide-rich skincare with dermatologists, resulting in a formulation that combines three essential ceramides to restore and maintain the skin barrier. And, because this thoughtful selection of ceramides is skin-identical, CeraVe is a gentle option for every skin type and concern in your family.

The CeraVe Difference

While all 18 types of ceramides serve the fundamental purpose of maintaining the skin barrier, their function is more nuanced.

Let’s touch on what makes CeraVe’s selection of Ceramide 1, Ceramide 3, and Ceramide 6-11 so effective:

  • Ceramide 1 (EOS) is your skin’s best defense against trans-epidermal water loss because it’s the glue that allows newly formed layers of ceramides to merge with the existing ones. A lack of Ceramide 1 is linked to atopic dermatitis and dry, itchy skin.
  • Ceramide 3 (NP) orients the new ceramides so that they easily stick to Ceramide 1 and have excellent water retention properties. This ceramide is also present in plants, which rely on these lipids to prevent too much water from evaporating from the leaves and stems.
  • Ceramide 6-11 (AP) makes up around 16% of the skin’s ceramide composition, which allows it to improve barrier strength and make your skin more supple.

Combining the properties of these three specific ceramides gives your skin an immediate boost of hydration while also prepping the surface to maintain new lipid formation throughout the day.

Shop Dermatologist-Trusted CeraVe at Advanced Skin Therapeutics

CeraVe has earned the trust of dermatologists due to its commitment to science-backed formulations based on what our skin needs to stay resilient.  Their focus on ceramides aligns with the dermatological understanding of skin health and the importance of keeping our body’s largest organ functioning properly.

As such, Advanced Skin Therapeutics offers a selection of CeraVe products in-store, so you can shop the skincare line with complete confidence that you’re investing in a versatile, gentle, and, most importantly, research-backed product.

If you’re new to the brand, click the links below to browse five of our favorite selections from CeraVe and place your online order:

Hydrating Cleanser

Every step of your skincare routine should bring moisture into your skin rather than strip it out. Hydrating Cleanser is an effective daily face wash that flushes out excess oils, dead skin cells, cosmetics, and other pore-clogging materials while actively repairing your skin’s natural protective barrier.

Moisturizing Cream

CeraVe’s patented MVE delivery system in Moisturizing Cream actively empowers your skin to attract, hold, and distribute moisture by pulling it deeper into the barrier. Once absorbed, the skin-identical ceramides easily bind to your body’s lipid layers to restore your skin’s hydration balance. It’s particularly favored for winter use or on those with dehydrated skin because it acts as an occlusive, forming a physical barrier over your skin to prevent water loss.

Hydrating Mineral SPF 30

With CeraVe, even your SPF can do double duty! Hydrating Mineral SPF 30 is a sheer-tinted, broad-spectrum sunscreen that blocks UVA/UVB rays with a physical barrier of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. It’s well-suited for sensitive skin and delivers the same deeply hydrating ceramide formulation in the brand’s moisturizers and cleansers.

SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin

Although the skin on your body may not be as sensitive as the skin on your face, it can be just as prone to drying out if not properly cared for. CeraVe’s Renewing SA Lotion is tailored to address dryness, roughness, and bumps with an exfoliating cocktail of salicylic acid for deeper moisture penetration and antioxidant vitamin D.

Therapeutic Hand Cream

Our hands tend to show our age much sooner than other areas, so using a product like Therapeutic Hand Cream daily is essential to a comprehensive anti-aging routine. Along with the ceramides, this cream also contains hyaluronic acid to attract water to the skin and niacinamide to increase your body’s natural ceramide production.