Ceramides

Brand guide

About Ceramides

Ceramides are barrier lipids that help skin feel more comfortable, resilient and less dry. They are useful in cleansers, moisturisers and treatment-support routines, especially when the skin feels tight after washing or reacts easily to actives. Ceramide-rich care is about steady repair, not dramatic overnight change.

Brand science

Key Technology

Look for three essential ceramides, MVE delivery, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, cholesterol and gentle moisturising bases. These technologies help support the skin barrier and reduce the dry, tight feeling that can come from cleansing, weather changes or active ingredients. The texture should match the skin type.

Shopping guide

How to Choose

Choose a ceramide cleanser if washing leaves skin uncomfortable. Choose a lotion for normal or combination skin, and a richer cream when dryness lasts through the day. If you use retinol, acids or pigment treatments, ceramides can help keep the routine more tolerable.

Ceramides FAQs

Common questions about Ceramides products and routines.

What do ceramides do for the skin barrier?
Ceramides are lipids naturally found in the skin barrier. In skincare, they help support comfort, reduce the feeling of dryness and make routines with actives easier to tolerate. CeraVe builds its range around three essential ceramides and pairs them with ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and MVE delivery.
Should I use ceramides in a cleanser or moisturiser?
Use both if the skin feels dry or tight after washing. A ceramide cleanser can reduce the stripped feeling, while a ceramide moisturiser helps support the barrier after cleansing or active treatments. If you use retinol, acids or acne products, a ceramide moisturiser is often the more important starting point.
Are ceramides useful for oily or acne-prone skin?
Yes, oily skin still has a barrier. The key is texture. Choose lighter ceramide lotions or non-comedogenic moisturisers if you break out easily, and richer creams if the skin is dry or compromised. Barrier support can make acne and pigment routines more tolerable without necessarily feeling heavy.