Shereene IdrissBoard Certified Derm, Founder and Chief Nerd

Ceramides: Your Skin’s Savior #shorts

8 Feb 2023 · 1 min

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Short-form YouTube clip by Shereene Idriss explaining that ceramides are an essential hydrating component of the skin barrier ("the glue/mortar/cheese that holds cells together"). The speaker notes that not all ceramides are identical (citing AP, NP, EOP), briefly contrasts textures/finishes, and recommends a skin therapy balm for irritated, itchy, or cracked skin (hands/feet) with a CTA to a longer YouTube deep-dive for details.

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If your skin barrier looks like. Sorry, Vanessa. This or like this. Patience, waiting. Yeah, I know, but this is important. Ceramides are the hydrating ingredient that have been missing in your life and skincare routine. Guilty. The glue that holds your skin cells together. It's like the mortar that holds the bricks. It's the cheese on a cheesy pizza that combine all of your toppings. Without it, your skin will break open and be susceptible to the outside world. But not all ceramides are created equal. AP NP EOP Comes in a green format. Has more of a buttery, oily finish, but it absorbs quickly. This is their skin therapy balm, and it's great for irritated, itchy skin. Feet are cracked and you put this on your feet or you put this on your hands. In the winter, you're going to be protecting your skin. To learn more about how to incorporate ceramides into your routine and to understand the key differences between all the ceramides, I have a deep dive on YouTube up now.