How to avoid stripping the skin of ceramides?

• Womenscorner Desk
• June 18, 2020

"Keep showers on the short side (no more than 10 minutes), use lukewarm to warm water, gentle soap or cleanser," says Dr. Camp. Post-shower, pat skin dry instead of rubbing to avoid physically irritating the skin.

"Apply moisturizer right after showering when your skin is still a little damp as the lotion will help seal in some of this moisture," says Dr. Camp.

Keep a humidifier or two in your house to combat dry air if you notice your skin gets dry and itchy in the winter. Incorporate a ceramide-rich moisturizer to your skincare regimen, especially if you have sensitive or compromised skin.

"Ceramide-containing products help prevent too much water from evaporating from our skin," says Dr. Camp. "They are especially useful in eczema-prone patients, since ceramides can help repair a poorly functioning skin barrier which is common among eczema-sufferers.