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As we head back into lockdown for the next 6 week,

Monday morning routine.⁠ ⁠ @eminenceorganicsir

A-Z of skincare ingredients. C is for Ceramides!⁠
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As far as anti-ageing ingredients go, ceramides have a proven record but are often overlooked. They help skin retain moisture, fortify its protective barrier, and keep its appearance firm and plump. What's not to love!⁠
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What are ceramides?⁠
Simply put, ceramides are lipids (fats) that are found naturally in high concentrations in the uppermost layers of skin. They make up over 50% of skin’s composition, so it’s no surprise they play a vital role in determining how your skin looks (and how it responds to environmental threats).⁠
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What do ceramides do?⁠
Think of ceramides as the mortar between bricks—if the bricks are your skin cells. Ceramides help hold skin together by forming a protective layer that limits moisture loss and protects against visible damage from pollution and other environmental stressors. In addition, ceramides—even more than retinol, niacinamide, and peptides—are one of the anti-aging “powerhouses” responsible for supporting skin’s dynamic nature. Two particular ceramide precursors—phytosphingosine and sphingolipids—actually help skin make more ceramides.⁠
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If my skin already contains ceramides, why do I need them in my beauty products?⁠
Age and sun damage reduce the effectiveness of your skin’s natural ceramides—and can eventually deplete them, which weakens your skin’s barrier. The results are drier, rougher skin, wrinkles, irritation, redness, and visible signs of dehydration. ⁠
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What are the benefits of ceramides?⁠
Skincare products containing ceramides will help reinforce your skin’s barrier and increase hydration—giving you plumper, smoother, firmer-feeling skin with fewer visible lines and wrinkles, as well as fewer signs of sensitivity.⁠
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Because they’re naturally a part of your skin, ceramides are ideal for all skin types—even the most sensitive, breakout-prone, or oily skin.⁠
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This @Purito sleeping mask contains ceramides and is like a sweater for your skin! ⁠
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How adorable are these mini!!!!!⁠ ⁠ In an edit

Want to step up your preventative skincare game?⠀
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I have a new post up on the blog all about beauty devices that help delay skin ageing. But let's have a chat about the wonder LED devices first.⠀
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This little cutie is the @quasar_md Pure Rayz LED device which I've been using for nearly a year now. LED red light technology works by delivering light energy to your skin cells that stimulates the cells to undergo self-repair. ⠀
It has 4 wavelengths of amber, red, and infrared light for the deepest penetration.⠀
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Other LED devices can have different colours like blue (kills acne-causing bacteria, regulates oil and sebum plus it’s anti-inflammatory). Green (to target pigmentation) and yellow (helps wound healing), are also available.⠀
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While at-home LED devices are made with fewer bulbs than ones you might find in a clinic, they can still be effective! I haven't noticed a huge difference in some of my fine line but what I love is the glow it gives my skin. Even after using it just a few times, I found myself thinking "dam my skin looks good". It also helps to stimulate collagen production that starts to slow down as we get older. Hence helping to delay skins ageing.⠀
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To begin with, you use it about 5 times a week. You hold the device up to areas of your face for three minutes, then move on to the next area. So it is quite time-consuming. You also have to keep it plugged in, which limits your movement. Because of this, I keep it beside my bed and use it while watching youtube or reading stuff on my computer.⠀
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For under €200 it's a lower price point than most other LED devices, though it seems that they have stopped making them. They are sold out on my FAV beauty device website @currentbody and the Quaser Md website. ⠀
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If you are thinking about an LED device and can invest a bit more, the CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask is next on my list! It has amazing reviews (my beloved @gossmakeupartist is a fan) and much quicker to use.⠀
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If its a bit out of your price range @silknukofficial Silkn Facetite combines LED and RF (radio frequency) energy is a great option.⠀
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Want to know how micro-current, RF and even cleansing tools can help delay ageing? Link

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