What is Ceramides?
Ceramides are fats that help seal the skin barrier. Oral products use plant-derived ceramides.
What it does for skin
Topical ceramides act directly on the skin barrier. Whether oral ceramides reach the skin in useful amounts is not established in the sources reviewed.
What the research shows
No verified human trial results are listed here.
Forms, amounts and limits
No dose is established on this page. Follow the product label.
Safety
Avoid wheat-derived products if you have a wheat allergy or coeliac disease, unless the label says gluten-free.
Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before starting any supplement, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medicines.
Questions
Do I need oral ceramides if I use a ceramide moisturiser?
Topicals act directly on the barrier. Oral ceramides are less well studied.
Sources
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