3 Types Of People Who Can Benefit From Ceramide Supplements

Of all the skin care supplements out there, ceramides are often left out of the conversation. Buzzy ingredients like hyaluronic acid and collagen can certainly work wonders for plump, firm skin from the inside out, but some people may benefit from a dose of ceramides as well. 

Are ceramide supplements a cure for eczema? No. However, they can be helpful to encourage more hydrated skin from within. See, everyone has ceramides naturally, but not everyone has the same amount. 

And without ceramides, your skin barrier will become compromised. "Skin with inadequate skin barrier functions like eczema and atopic dermatitis have low levels of ceramides in the skin," clean cosmetic chemist and founder of KKT Consultants Krupa Koestline tells mbg.

Like collagen, your ceramide production begins to slow down with age1, which is one reason why you may experience more dryness and lack of bounce as the years go on. So if you tailor your skin care routine to benefit aging skin, consider adding ceramide supplements to the lineup. 

Not only will this help with internal skin hydration, but it can even have a visible impact on the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

When you support skin hydration and elasticity via ceramides, you'll likely see smoother, more evenly textured skin as a result. Especially if you already practice regular exfoliation and use retinol (or gentle retinol alternatives, like bakuchiol) this ingredient will be the cherry on top for your softest skin yet. 

While you’re at it, you may even add a ceramide cream to your topical routine. Think of it like approaching skin hydration from the inside and the outside.