Dry, tight-feeling skin often comes down to one thing: your skin barrier is missing some of its building blocks. One of the most important? Ceramides.

What are ceramides?

Ceramides are natural fats (lipids) found in your skin cells. As we age, their numbers gradually fall — and with poor skin care, they decrease even faster.

Ceramides in skincare

Why your skin needs them

Ceramides matter because they make up the "mortar" between your skin cells — the intercellular mass that keeps everything snugly in place. You could say happy skin cells aren't in clover, they're in ceramides. By filling those gaps, ceramides help your skin hold on to moisture and support its natural defenses.

Mini FAQ

So do ceramides actually moisturize?
Yes — they help your skin hold on to its own moisture by reinforcing the barrier between skin cells, which is where hydration is kept in.

Who should use ceramide skincare?
Anyone with dry or mature skin can benefit, since ceramide levels naturally decline with age.

Where to buy

Ready to top up your ceramides? Try the Ryor Nourishing Cream With Ceramides, Ryor Satin Moisturizing Serum With Ceramides, or Ryor Luxury Serum With Magnolia And Ceramides at fabledlook.com. We ship internationally — message us anytime if you'd like help choosing.

August 01, 2022