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Ceramides

Rebuild the mortar between skin cells so water stays in and irritants stay out.

What it actually does

Ceramides make up around half the lipid content of your skin barrier. They are not a moisturiser in the conventional sense — they don't sit on the surface holding water, they become part of the structure that holds water on your behalf. When cleansing, air-conditioning and over-exfoliation deplete them, skin loses water continuously and becomes reactive to products it previously tolerated.

The dose we use, and why

The ratio matters more than the number. We use Ceramide NP, AP and EOP together, in the proportion found in healthy skin — a single ceramide on an ingredient list is closer to marketing than repair.

What it pairs with

Excellent with everything. Particularly valuable directly after acids and retinoids, where it makes long-term use tolerable.

Where to be careful

None. Ceramides are among the few skincare ingredients with essentially no downside.

Formulated with it

Where you'll find it.

DavaniQ products are cosmetic formulations intended to support skin health and appearance. They are not medicines and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any condition. If a concern is persistent, painful or changing, please see a qualified dermatologist.

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