Skin Care
How to use ceramide-rich products to repair skin barrier
by Paige Herman-Axel, L'Oreal Dermatological Beauty|March 28, 2023
The experts at LovelySkin have partnered with La Roche-Posay to share tips to care for your skin’s moisture barrier.
The skin you’re in is yours for a lifetime, so the decisions you make every day when it comes to the products you use can help optimize its health and appearance. If your skin tends toward the dry or irritated side, a less-is-more approach is the best bet for a healthy skin barrier and, in turn, smooth, hydrated, comfortable skin. At La Roche-Posay, one of our favorite skin care routines is rich in ceramides and minimalist in its approach, with just a few steps to complete day and night. Ready to learn more?
Ceramides are a key component of the skin’s natural moisture barrier, but their levels can wane with age, exposure to environmental aggressors and skin conditions like eczema. A specific skin care ingredient called ceramide-3 helps replenish the barrier so it can do its job, which is to hold moisture in the skin while keeping irritants out.
La Roche-Posay understands the role that ceramides play in a healthy skin barrier, which is why the brand offers several products that are formulated with ceramide-3. This simple daily skin care regimen provides all the ceramides your barrier needs, along with the hydration and skin-soothing benefits you want.
This mild cream cleanser effectively removes impurities and makeup as it provides essential moisture and restores skin comfort. Formulated to maintain the skin’s barrier and pH, it features ceramide-3, niacinamide and La Roche-Posay Prebiotic Thermal Spring Water to get your skin care regimen off to a soothing start.
For extra soothing and barrier repair, this non-greasy cream takes the place of your traditional serum step. Ideal for dry or very dry skin, it helps seal in moisture and smooth roughness. Accepted by the National Eczema Association, it also helps protect against the drying effects of wind and cold—and can be used on any chapped, cracked or chafed skin from head to toe (as well as babies one week and older).
This lightweight cream is all about restoring healthy-looking skin. Featuring a blend of dermatologist-recommended ingredients such as ceramide-3, niacinamide, glycerin and La Roche-Posay Prebiotic Thermal Spring Water, it also supports the skin’s microbiome, helps repair the skin’s protective barrier after one hour, and provides up to 48 hours of hydration.
Pro tip: During the day, La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV offers all of these benefits plus broad-spectrum SPF 30.
When doing this skin care routine in the morning, you’ll want your fourth step to be a [broad-spectrum sunscreen]9https://www.lovelyskin.com/c/sun-protection-shop-by-product-type-skin-care). Formulated for optimal broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protect and rigorously tested for skin tolerance, this 100% mineral formula is ideal for sensitive skin. The lightweight fluid leaves skin with a matte finish, and it is enhanced with antioxidants to help shield the skin from free radicals generated by UV rays, pollution and other environmental aggressors.
Just a reminder, all of these La Roche-Posay products are dermatologist-tested, allergy-tested and safe for sensitive skin. They are also non-comedogenic (so they won’t clog pores) as well as free of parabens and fragrance. This means you can enjoy the benefits of a stronger skin barrier—and calm, hydrated skin—without the risk of irritation. In this case, less really is more.
Interested in anti-aging skin care? You can learn more about La Roche-Posay’s anti-aging products on the LovelySkin Blog.
