🧴 Ceramide: If Your Skin Feels Constantly Dry, This Might Be Why. Ceramide Deficiency.

C’LIFE Scientific Blog

Date: July 2025

✨ Where Does Your Skin Defense Really Begin?

The skin barrier… You may have only linked it to dryness or sensitivity. But at the heart of skin health lie ceramides — molecules that form your skin’s first line of defense against the outside world.

And here’s the good news: ceramides can be supported not only with creams, but also through nutrition.

🧬 What Are Ceramides?

Ceramides are lipid molecules that fill the gaps between skin cells. They act like “cement” and:

• Lock in skin moisture

• Form a shield against environmental damage

• Strengthen and smooth the skin’s structure

The outermost layer of the skin (stratum corneum) contains approximately 50% ceramides in its lipid composition. Without them, healthy skin is impossible.

📚 Source:

PMC11450438 – Skin Lipid Barrier: Composition and Function

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11450438

⏳ What Happens When Ceramide Levels Decline?

As we age and are exposed to environmental factors (sunlight, stress, pollution), ceramide production naturally decreases. This can lead to:

• Dry, flaky skin

• Redness and increased sensitivity

• Deepening of fine lines

• Skin conditions like eczema

That’s why supporting ceramide levels not only topically, but also internally, is becoming essential.

💊 Ceramides Are Not Just for Creams

Recent studies have shown that rice-derived ceramides can be taken orally and improve skin health from within.

🔬 A randomized controlled clinical trial in 2022 showed that after 12 weeks of rice ceramide supplementation, participants experienced:

• Statistically significant increase in skin hydration

• Decreased transepidermal water loss (TEWL)

• Visible improvement in skin texture and glow

📚 Source:

PMC9268538 – Effect of Oral Ceramide Supplementation on Skin Hydration and Barrier Function

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9268538

🍚 Where Do Natural Ceramides Come From?

Natural dietary sources of ceramides include:

• Rice bran oil

• Wheat germ oil

• Konjac root

• Liposomal ceramide supplements (for enhanced absorption)

In the near future, C’LOPIA EPIGEN may include advanced supplements enriched with liposomal or exosomal ceramide delivery systems.

🌿 Final Thoughts: A New Perspective on Skin Care

Modern skincare is no longer just surface-level. It now touches the cellular level.

Ceramides are at the heart of this evolution. By supporting your skin both topically and internally, you begin true repair.

📌 3 Simple Ways to Boost Ceramide Levels

1. Use a ceramide-containing moisturizer daily

2. Consider supplements with rice-derived or plant-based ceramides

3. Avoid hot showers — preserve your skin barrier