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Ceramides: what are ceramides and what do they do for the skin?

On this page you will find all products in our range that actually contain ceramides: of a daily ceramide cream from eye care to night care, masks, and a ceramide supplement. You can also find sets here that include a product with ceramides. Ceramides are important lipids of the skin barrier and help the skin retain moisture better and stay supple and comfortable.

Ceramides support the skin barrier and help retain moisture in the skin.

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What are ceramides?

Ceramides are fatty substances, also called lipids, that occur naturally in the outer layer of the skin. Together with cholesterol and fatty acids, among others, they form an important part of the natural skin barrier. This barrier helps the skin retain moisture and protects against dehydration and external influences. You can compare the skin barrier to a wall: the skin cells are the bricks, and the lipids, including ceramides, form the cement between them. When this lipid structure is less than optimal, moisture can evaporate from the skin more easily. The skin may then feel dry, tight, flaky, or more sensitive.

In English-language skincare, ceramides are usually ceramides mentioned. That is why you also come across terms such as ceramide for skin, ceramides for skin, ceramide moisturizer and moisturizer with ceramides. These terms refer to skincare containing one or more ceramides.

What do ceramides do for the skin?

Ceramides primarily support the skin's barrier function. A well-functioning skin barrier helps limit moisture loss and ensures that the skin does not feel dry or tight as quickly. Therefore, products containing ceramides are particularly popular for dry, dehydrated, sensitive, or mature skin. This does not mean that ceramides are only suitable for dry skin. Normal, combination, or oily skin also needs a well-developed lipid barrier. Especially when using active ingredients such as retinol, retinal, or exfoliating acids, paying sufficient attention to the skin barrier can be important.

In skincare, ceramides are often combined with other hydrating and skin barrier-supporting ingredients. Think, for example, of hyaluronic acid, glycerin, squalane, cholesterol and essential fatty acids.

What types of ceramides are there?

Ceramide is a collective name for various types of lipids. Therefore, on the INCI list of skincare products, you may come across names such as Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NS, Ceramide EOP and Ceramide EOS.

A product does not need to contain as many different ceramides as possible to be interesting. The overall formula is at least as important. Ceramides are often combined with fatty acids, cholesterol, squalane, and moisture-binding ingredients to support the natural composition of the skin barrier as effectively as possible.

Which products contain ceramides?

Within our range, you will find various types of products containing ceramides. Some contain one specific type, while others utilize a more extensive ceramide complex. Below, you can see which ceramides the most important products contain and what they are particularly suitable for.

Product Ceramide Product type Especially suitable for
Medik8 Advanced Night Restore Ceramide NP, AP, NS, EOP and EOS Night cream with ceramides Dry, dehydrated or mature skin and intensive support of the skin barrier
Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream Ceramide NP Ceramide cream / moisturizer Daily hydration and support of the skin barrier
Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye Ceramide NP Eye cream with retinal Eye contour, fine lines and support of the delicate skin barrier around the eyes
Medik8 r-Retinoate Intense Ceramide AP, NP and EOP Vitamin A cream serum Advanced anti-aging, vitamin A and skin barrier support
Medik8 HEO Mask Pro Ceramide NP Hydrating night mask Dry, dehydrated or tight skin and intensive hydration
Medik8 Nighttime Renew Kit Ceramide NP via Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 6 Vitamin A set A complete evening routine for face and eye contour
Medik8 Hydration Glow Ceramide NP via HEO Mask Hydration set A complete routine for extra hydration and a fresh look
LavieSage Skin Boost & Lift 200 mg ceramide per daily dose according to the product composition Ceramide supplement Internal skin care with, among others, ceramide, collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid

Which ceramide cream do you choose?

  • Are you specifically looking for a ceramide cream or cream with ceramides for daily use? Then is Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream The most logical choice within our range. This daily moisturizer contains Ceramide NP and combines it with squalane, linoleic acid, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid, among others.
  • If you prefer a richer night cream with a more extensive ceramide complex, then Medik8 Advanced Night Restore An interesting choice. This formula contains five different types of ceramide and is intended as a nourishing final step of the evening routine.
  • For extra intensive hydration, you can also choose Medik8 HEO Mask Pro. This two-step night mask combines Ceramide NP with squalane, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid, among other ingredients.

Ceramide serum or moisturizer: what is the difference?

A ceramide moisturizer It is primarily intended as a nourishing final step of your routine and combines lipids with hydrating ingredients. A ceramide serum is typically lighter in texture and is applied before a cream.

Within our current assortment, we do not have a single product that is exclusively used as ceramide serum is positioned. However, it contains Medik8 r-Retinoate Intense a ceramide complex in an advanced cream-serum formula with vitamin A. If you are primarily looking for daily hydration, a ceramide moisturizer like Total Moisture is the simpler choice.

For which skin type are ceramides suitable?

Ceramides are suitable for virtually every skin type because they are a natural part of the skin. They are particularly interesting when your skin feels dry, dehydrated, tight, or sensitive.

  • Ceramides for dry or dehydrated skin

Dry skin often needs both moisture and lipids. Therefore, ceramides are a logical addition alongside humectants such as hyaluronic acid and glycerin. Total Moisture, Advanced Night Restore, and HEO Mask are suitable options for this.

  • Ceramides for sensitive skin

Even sensitive skin can benefit from a routine focused on hydration and supporting the skin barrier. In addition to skincare with ceramides, also check out our selection for the sensitive skin.

  • Ceramides for mature skin

For mature skin, ceramides are often combined with anti-aging ingredients such as retinal, retinoids, peptides, and antioxidants. Products like Advanced Night Restore and r-Retinoate Intense therefore combine skin barrier support with a broader anti-aging approach.

What is a ceramide supplement?

Ceramides are not only found in products that you apply to the skin. There also exist ceramide supplements. Our assortment contains LavieSage Skin Boost & Lift according to the product composition, 200 mg ceramide per daily dose.

This formula combines ceramide with, among other things, fish collagen, elastin peptides, and hyaluronic acid, and is intended to replenish from within. For more products in the field of internal skin care, also check out our beauty supplements.

What are phytoceramides?

Phytoceramides are ceramides or ceramide compounds derived from plant sources. You will mainly encounter this term in supplements and ingredients from, for example, wheat, rice, or other plant sources.

Not every ceramide supplement is automatically a phytoceramide supplement. Therefore, when the source used is not specifically stated as plant-based, we do not use the term phytoceramides for that product.

What can you combine ceramides with?

Ceramides easily fit into almost any skincare routine. For extra hydration, you can combine them with hyaluronic acid and glycerin. Squalane, cholesterol, and fatty acids are also often used together with ceramides to support the skin barrier.

In addition, ceramides can be used effectively alongside active ingredients such as vitamin C, peptides, retinol, and retinal. Adequate hydration is especially important when using vitamin A or exfoliating acids. During the day, always finish your routine with appropriate sun protection.

Do you want to know more about active ingredients and which products go with them? Then also check out our complete overview with skincare ingredients.

Frequently asked questions about ceramides

What are ceramides?

Ceramides are lipids that occur naturally in the outer layer of the skin. Together with cholesterol and fatty acids, they form an important part of the skin barrier and help retain moisture in the skin.

What is the significance of ceramide for the skin?

Ceramide is a skin lipid that is part of the skin's natural protective barrier. Ceramides help fill the spaces between skin cells, thereby supporting moisture retention and a strong skin barrier.

What is the difference between ceramide, ceramides and ceramides?

Ceramide is singular, ceramides is the Dutch plural and ceramides is the English plural form. In skincare, these terms refer to the same group of skin lipids.

Which ceramide cream should I choose?

For daily hydration, we recommend Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream. This ceramide cream contains Ceramide NP. If you want a richer night cream with multiple types of ceramides, then is Medik8 Advanced Night Restore a good choice.

What does a ceramide moisturizer do?

A ceramide moisturizer hydrates the skin and simultaneously contains lipids that support the skin barrier. As a result, the skin can retain moisture better and feel smoother and more comfortable.

Does a ceramide serum also exist?

Yes, ceramides can also be incorporated into serums and light cream-serum formulas. Within our current range, we do not have a standalone product offered exclusively as a ceramide serum. Medik8 r-Retinoate Intense does contain a ceramide complex in an advanced formula with vitamin A.

Are ceramides good for dry skin?

Yes. Ceramides are particularly beneficial for dry or dehydrated skin because they are part of the natural lipid barrier. They combine well with hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and glycerin.

Are ceramides suitable for sensitive skin?

Yes. Ceramides can be a good fit for sensitive skin care because they support the natural skin barrier. Also check out our products for sensitive skin.

Can you use ceramides every day?

Yes, products with ceramides can generally be used daily. However, do check the full formula of the product. For example, a cream with only moisturizing ingredients may be used differently than a product that also contains retinal.

What are phytoceramides?

Phytoceramides are ceramides derived from plant sources. You mainly encounter this term in supplements. Not every ceramide supplement automatically contains phytoceramides.

Are there also ceramide supplements?

Yes. In addition to skincare, there are also supplements with ceramide. LavieSage Skin Boost & Lift According to the product composition, it contains 200 mg of ceramide per daily dose and combines this with, among other things, collagen, elastin peptides, and hyaluronic acid.

Which mask contains ceramides?

Medik8 HEO Mask Pro Contains Ceramide NP and combines this with hydrating and nourishing ingredients. It is particularly interesting when the skin needs intensive hydration.

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