Ceramides: The Grout That Keeps Your Glow Indoors

Think of your skin as a mosaic: each cell is a tile, and ceramides are the grout that holds it all together. They make up approximately 50% of your skin’s lipid barrier , forming a seal that prevents hydration from escaping and blocks out external irritants.

When ceramides are depleted, your skin barrier weakens — like loose tiles in a bathroom. Moisture seeps out, irritants sneak in, and suddenly your skin feels rough, red, and resistant to even your most trusted products.

In cooler months, your skin’s ceramide levels deplete even faster:

• Humidity under 30% accelerates ceramide loss by up to 2x .

• The result: a compromised barrier, leading to increased dryness, sensitivity, and that frustrating “nothing’s working” sensation.

Your skin is most receptive to repair at night. Switching to a ceramide-rich cream in the evening helps rebuild barrier strength and lock in hydration.

How to layer:

1. Apply a humectant-rich serum first — these draw water into the deeper layers.

2. Seal it with a ceramide-focused cream — this locks in hydration and supports barrier regeneration.

🧴 Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream
A calming, lipid-replenishing cream powered by ceramide precursors. Ideal for barrier repair post-treatment or during flare-ups.

💧 Hyaluronic Ceramide Mist
Delivers four molecular weights of hyaluronic acid to attract moisture, while a ceramide complex locks it in. A must-have for hydration layering.

🌙 Dynamic Skin Retinol Serum
High-strength 3.5% retinoid complex , buffered with Ceramide NP and squalane for visible firming and resurfacing — without disrupting the barrier. Perfect for night-time skin recovery.