CeraVe

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I have chosen this gentle clarifying cleanser for you to tackle congestion in the skin. It contains salicylic acid and gluconolactone to gently unblock pores, alongside niacinamide, ceramides and hyaluronic acid to support the skin's natural lipid barrier.

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Ceramides are long chains of lipids, which occur naturally within the epidermis. Their function is to hold the skin cells together by creating a barrier against water-loss from the inside-out, and external aggressors from the outside-in. They make up almost 50% of our skins composition, but they can be depleted by UV, free radicals & pollution, and their production also naturally slows with age. This leads to an impaired skin barrier, which results in dry, rough skin with more visible wrinkling and redness. Applying ceramides topically can increase the levels of ceramides in the epidermis, and therefore supports the natural healthy functioning of the skin.

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Gluconolactone is a poly hydroxy acid (PHA). PHAs work by gently dissolving the keratin that binds our outermost layer of skin cells, encouraging the natural exfoliation process of the skin, leading to smoother, clearer skin. This process also encourages new skin cell generation in the basal layer of the epidermis, a process which naturally slows with age, so with repeated use this can have an overall anti-ageing effect on the skin. Gluconolactone has also been shown to inhibit the enzyme elastase, which breaks down elastin in the skin (an essential protein produced by the fibroblasts), leading to sagging of the skin.

PHAs are much larger in molecular weight vs AHAs so they cannot penetrate the skin as fast or as far, which therefore makes more gentle & suitable for more sensitive skin types, including those with rosacea-prone skin. Gluconolactone is also especially good for drier skin types as it also has natural humectant qualities, meaning it draws water towards it, hydrating the skin from within. 

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Polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) work by gently dissolving the keratin that binds our outermost layer of skin cells, encouraging the natural exfoliation process of the skin, leading to smoother, clearer skin. This process also encourages new skin cell generation in the basal layer of the epidermis, a process which naturally slows with age, so with repeated use this can have an overall anti-ageing effect on the skin. Gluconolactone has also been shown to inhibit the enzyme elastase, which breaks down elastin in the skin (an essential protein produced by the fibroblasts), leading to sagging of the skin.

PHAs are much larger in molecular weight vs AHAs so they cannot penetrate the skin as fast or as far, which therefore makes more gentle & suitable for more sensitive skin types, including those with rosacea-prone skin. Gluconolactone is also especially good for drier skin types as it also has natural humectant qualities, meaning it draws water towards it, hydrating the skin from within. 

Hydrolysed hyaluronic acid is essentially a low molecular weight Hyaluronic acid (a polysaccharide which occurs naturally in the body), that has been broken up to achieve better skin penetration.


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Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide which occurs naturally in the body. Hyaluronic acid works as an extremely powerful humectant, able to attract 1000x its own weight in water, to immediately plump and hydrate the area it is applied to. The body’s own production of hyaluronic acid slows with age, so supplementing this ingredient in topical formulations helps to support the skin’s natural moisture-binding, anti-ageing mechanisms.

Niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3 and Nicotinamide, has many skincare benefits. Firstly, it regulates sebum production in the skin, which in turn reduces blemishes and visible pore size. It also reduces facial redness by improving microcirculation, which means moving the blood inside the capillaries away from the face to reduce visible redness. It also has the ability to strengthen the natural lipid barrier of the skin by encouraging ceramide production (the building blocks which seal our skin cells together), which in turn increases the hydration within the epidermis. Lastly, niacinamide works to help reduce hyperpigmentation by blocking melanin from being deposited on the skin cells.

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Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA), which occurs naturally in willow bark. Salicylic acid works as an exfoliating acid to dissolve the keratin that binds the outermost layers of the skin, encouraging the natural exfoliation process of the skin.

Due to its oil-soluble form, salicylic acid can penetrate inside the pore, to clear out dead skin cell build up and prevent comedones (blocked pores) from occurring, or acne-causing bacteria to overpopulate within the pore. This P.Acnes bacteria is anaerobic so needs an oxygen-free environment to thrive, and thus require a pore to be blocked.

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CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser provides gentle, non-irritating exfoliation without harsh microbeads or grains that can scratch or injure the skin. Suitable for the face and body as well as acne-prone and psoriasis-prone skin, this salicylic acid cleanser does more than just exfoliate skin—it softens and helps restore the skin’s natural barrier with three essential ceramides, hydrates with hyaluronic acid and soothes the skin with niacinamide. This formula is also non-comedogenic, fragrance-free and enriched with vitamin D for extra antioxidant protection.

Non-comedogenic

Hypoallergenic

Dermatologically tested

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Unfragranced

I have chosen this hypoallergenic eye cream as your daily eye product to hydrate and plump the skin, reducing fine lines, as well as targeting dark circles and eye bags.

aloe barbadensis leaf juice

Aloe vera has been used for millennia as a natural medicine across many regions of the world, with references as early as Cleopatra using it as part of her beauty routine. It contains around 75 active constituents, including Vitamins A,C & E to provide antioxidant protection, 8 enzymes to inhibit inflammatory processes in the body and 9 different minerals to support the body’s natural functioning. It also includes sugars to provide hydrating humectant properties, fatty acids to provide anti-inflammatory & antiseptic properties, and hormones to promote wound healing. 

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Tocopherol, aka Vitamin E, is a fat-soluble Vitamin contained in many plant oils, or can also be produced synthetically. Vitamin E is found naturally in our own skin, and it’s main benefit is to offer powerful antioxidant protection against pollution and free radical damage. It also helps to support our skin’s natural lipid barrier, which in turn improves the hydration levels within the epidermis, as water loss through the skin is minimised.

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Vitamin E is a fat-soluble Vitamin contained in many plant oils, or can also be produced synthetically. Vitamin E is found naturally in our own skin, and it’s main benefit is to offer powerful antioxidant protection against pollution and free radical damage. It also helps to support our skin’s natural lipid barrier, which in turn improves the hydration levels within the epidermis, as water loss through the skin is minimised.

Lightweight eye cream to moisturise skin. Specifically developed to hydrate and protect the delicate eye area. This lightweight formula, which contains marine and botanical extracts, moisturises the delicate skin around the eye whilst also leaving the area around the eyes looking brighter and more awake. With 3 naturally occurring ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid which are essential in supporting the skin barrier and retaining moisture. Utilises patented MVE® delivery technology to help replenish ceramides and deliver controlled, long lasting hydration.

These hydrating formulas are great for supporting the delicate skin around the eye area, as well as targeting dark circles and puffiness.

Hydrating eye cream picks

A great daily eye cream which combines niacinamide to brighten and soothe, ceramides to support the skin barrier, and hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump out fine lines.

I have chosen this ultra-nourishing formula to support your skin's natural lipid barrier to reduce the symptoms of dry skin.

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Phytosphingosine (PS) is a lipid which naturally occurs in the stratum corneum (the top, visible layer of our epidermis). This acts as a precursor for ceramide synthesis, meaning it encourages the skin to produce ceramides naturally.

Studies have also shown PS to offer anti-acne benefits, it is believed by reinforcing the protective barrier, and therefore reducing specific abnormalities in the skin functioning that lead to acne (invading inflammatory bacteria, increased keratinization, increased sebaceous gland activity).

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Our outer layer of the skin, the stratum corneum, has a multilamellar structure (essentially a fine membrane), made up of lipids (fats), to form a non-permeable barrier. This keeps water inside the skin, and acts as the first defense against external aggressors. The lipids which make up the majority of this are known as ceramides, which are produced naturally in the body from a range of other naturally-occurring lipids, which we class here as essential lipids (not the same as essential fatty acids, which are deemed ‘essential’ as the body cannot produce these naturally.) Using these lipids in skincare helps to support the natural skin barrier, preventing water-loss to keep skin hydrated and balanced.

An ultra lightweight facial moisturising lotion for normal to dry skin. Specifically formulated to moisturise sensitive skin that is normal to dry. The ultra lightweight formula moisturises skin and helps protect the skin barrier. With 3 naturally occurring ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid which are essential in supporting the skin barrier and retaining moisture. Utilises patented MVE® delivery technology to help replenish ceramides and deliver controlled, long lasting hydration.

These lightweight moisturisers give the perfect balance of water and lipids to keep skin functioning at it's best.

Lightweight moisturiser picks

This moisturiser has a lovely melt-in texture and a host of soothing active ingredients, alongside antioxidants to protect and calm the skin.

Formulated with mineral-rich Avene thermal spring water to soothe, pre-tocopherol (Vitamin E) to provide antioxidant protection, and glycerin to hydrate. A simple formula, which does exactly what you need it to.

This is a fantastic moisturiser rich in humectants including 5% urea, to hydrate the skin and support our overall skin health.

This simple but perfectly formed moisturiser contains a blend of niacinamide, ceramides and humectants to support the skin barrier, hydrate and keeping skin in the best health.

This lightweight moisturiser has a minimalist formula and is specifically designed for sensitive skin, so is. great choice if your skin barrier is compromised or you have reactive skin.

I have chosen this simple, fuss-free formula for your daily cleansing step. Great as a daily cleanse, it removes all impurities without stripping the delicate skin barrier.

Cholesterol is a fatty acid which occurs naturally in the skin’s lipid barrier. Applying cholesterol topically supports the skin barrier, reducing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL), and maintaining healthy skin functioning. Strengthening this lipid barrier also leads to improved skin hydration, which in turn leads to smoother, plumper, younger-looking skin.

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Sodium hyaluronate is the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid (a polysaccharide which occurs naturally in the body), created to improve the ingredient stability. It works as an extremely powerful humectant, able to attract 1000x its own weight in water, to immediately plump and hydrate the area it is applied to. The body’s own production of hyaluronic acid slows with age, so supplementing this ingredient in topical formulations helps to support the skin’s natural moisture-binding, anti-ageing mechanisms.

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CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser was developed with dermatologists to deeply cleanse, remove excess oil and refresh the skin without over-stripping it or leaving it feeling tight and dry. Featuring three types of essential ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, this gel-based foaming cleanser is an effective yet non-irritating way to start off any skincare regimen for normal to oily skin.

These gentle SLES/SLS free foaming cleansers work to remove the build up of dead skin cells and excess oils to leave skin clean but not stripped.

Gentle foaming cleanser picks

A cult Korean beauty classic, this cleanser boasts an average star rating of 4.5 with neary 3000 reviews. It's pH balanced formula is slightly acidic (just like our skin's surface), so it gently removes dirt and excess sebum, without throwing the skin out of balance. It includes tea tree oil to act as an antibacterial so can also help to minimise blemishes.

A fragrance-free, dermatologist favourite, this gentle foaming formula uses non-stripping cleansing agents to gently remove excess oils and dirt. The formula also includes ceramides to support the natural lipid barrier, niacinamide to soothe and regulate sebum production, and glycerin to hydrate.

I have chosen this super gentle, non-foaming formula as your daily cleanser to effectively clean the skin, whilst supporting the skin's natural barrier, to prevent any dryness or tight feeling.

A hydrating cleanser can remove dirt, makeup and other debris. It’s important to choose a formula that won’t disrupt the skin’s natural protective barrier or strip the skin of its natural moisture. CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser is a gentle face wash with ingredients like ceramides which reinforce the barrier and help the skin lock in moisture, along with hyaluronic acid that attracts hydration to the skin’s surface.

CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser was developed with dermatologists to cleanse and refresh the skin without over-stripping it or leaving it feeling tight and dry. Featuring three types of essential ceramides to restore the skin’s barrier and hydrating hyaluronic acid, this non-comedogenic face wash is an effective yet non-irritating way to start off any skincare regimen for normal to dry skin—and it uses MVE Delivery Technology to supply the skin with a steady stream of nourishment throughout the day and night. Non-comedogenic, non-irritating and fragrance-free. Developed with dermatologists. Accepted by the National Eczema Association.

These gentle formulas will cleanse without disrupting the natural lipid barrier, so skin is left clean, hydrated and balanced.

Hydrating cleanser picks

This creamy hydrating contains a blend of natural oils, and foams gently to provide an effective cleanse without drying out the skin.

Packed with nourishing shea butter & glycerin, this creamy, non-foaming formula cleanses the skin whilst leaving it perfectly balanced. Orange peel oil gives it a delicate fragrance for a spa-like experience.

A non-foaming, fragrance-free lightweight gel which cleanses skin without stripping to leave it clean, yet hydrated and never tight.

This simple gel cleanser is a great option for dry skin. It contains a mild cleansing agent called coco-betaine for a barely there foam, alongside hyaluronic acid and aloe vera to soothe and hydrate.

I have chosen this ultra-nourishing formula to support your skin barrier and reduce the symptoms of ultra dry skin. It's packed with essential lipids to restore and nourish the skin.

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream acts as both by effectively hydrating as it helps restore the skin’s protective barrier. Developed with dermatologists and ideal for dry and very dry skin on the face and body, this rich, non-greasy, fast-absorbing moisturizing cream features patented MVE Delivery Technology to release a steady stream of hyaluronic acid and three essential ceramides throughout the day and night. Suitable for sensitive skin, this oil-free and fragrance-free ceramide cream also helps the skin hold on to moisture while improving its look and feel.

These nourishing formulas are great for dry skin, and are packed with barrier-supporting ingredients to help the skin retain more moisture naturally.

Nourishing moisturiser picks

A cult classic, this face cream uses Neostrata's signature resurfacing technology to hydrate, whilst gently exfoliating dead cells to minimise fine lines and reveal glowing, plump skin. It uses a blend of polyhydroxy acids (PHAs), which gently dissolve the bonds between the very outermost layer of skin (which is what causes roughness and flaking in dry skin). Hyaluronic acid and glycerin work as hydrators, whilst meadowfoam seed oil, rich in Vitamin E, nourishes the skin and provides natural antioxidant protection.

This rich formula contains a host of nourishing and soothing ingredients and has won multiple awards. It does contain essential oils so best for dry skin, which is not super sensitive.

A top-rated minimalist, nourishing moisturiser formulated with just 7 ingredients, and proven to be suitable for even hypersensitive skin types.

This super rich 5% urea night cream is fantastic for moisturising dry skin. Urea is a naturally occurring humectant in the skin, which pulls water towards it to hydrate and plump the skin.

A great daily basic, this rich cream includes ceramides (natural skin lipids) to support the natural barrier, alongside hyaluronic acid to attract water and add hydration into the skin. Fragrance free and hypoallergenic.

This nourishing body cream is fantastic for moisturising the skin and protecting the skin barrier. The formula includes natural skin lipids such as ceramides and cholesterol, alongside hydrating hyaluronic acid and glycerin.

Glycerin is a humectant present in all natural lipids. It works to attract water molecules towards it, plumping & hydrating the applied area, resulting in smooth, soft, hydrated skin. It is one of the most widely used humectants in skincare, due to it’s high performance and broad availability (making it very cost-effective). Recent research has shown that it’s ability to penetrate the layers of the skin is superior to that of low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, making it a brilliant choice for overall skin hydration, and suitable for all skin types.

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CeraVe Moisturizing Cream includes three essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid to effectively hydrate the skin and restore the skin’s protective barrier. Developed with dermatologists and suitable for dry and very dry skin on the face and body, this rich, non-greasy, fast-absorbing moisturizing cream features patented MVE Delivery Technology to release a steady stream of moisturizing ingredients throughout the day and night.

This daily body lotion is fantastic for keeping skin hydrated and protecting the skin barrier. The formula includes natural skin lipids such as ceramides and cholesterol, alongside hydrating hyaluronic acid and glycerin.

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hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid

CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion is a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer that helps hydrate the skin and restore its natural barrier. Formulated with three essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid, it also features patented MVE Technology for long-lasting hydration and a lightweight, non-comedogenic formula that won’t clog pores. This daily moisturizer leaves the skin feeling comfortable and is gentle on the skin as it provides 24-hour hydration.

I have chosen this salicylic acid based cleanser to help with congested skin on the body. It is gentle enough for daily use, and contains ingredients to target areas of acne for example the chest or back areas.

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CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser for the face and body. This cleanser helps to alleviate rough and bumpy skin texture, leaving skin feeling smoother. The Salicylic Acid in the formula gently exfoliates the skin, without compromising the skin’s natural barrier. Developed with dermatologists, this daily foaming cleanser helps protect the skin’s natural barrier with three essential ceramides and hydrates the skin with Hyaluronic Acid.

These formulas offer a gentle cleanse, while lightly exfoliating the skin, refining texture, evening out tone and adding radiance.

Gentle resurfacing cleanser picks

This non-foaming gel formula contains 4% gluconolactone, a gentle resurfacing acid which works to gently exfoliate, brighten and even out skin tone. Gentle enough for daily use, it clears and refines the complexion without over-stripping.

This creamy cleanser contains lactic acid to gently exfoliate the skin to improve overall radiance and hydration.

This non-comedogenic, fragrance-free foaming gel cleanser contains salicylic acid alongside gluconolactone, a polyhydroxy acid (PHA). It also contains niacinamide to soothe and regulate oil production, and three types of ceramides to support the natural lipid barrier. Developed with dermatologists.

CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser

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