Phytoceramides
Replenish the lipids that make up 50% of the skin barrier — oral phytoceramides restore hydration and reduce wrinkles from within.
Ceramides are lipids naturally found in the skin's outer layer, making up about 50% of the skin barrier. As we age, ceramide levels decline, leading to drier skin and wrinkles. Oral phytoceramides (derived from plants like wheat or rice) can help replenish these essential lipids from within, supporting skin hydration, barrier function, and reducing signs of aging.
Restores the skin's protective lipid barrier
Prevents water loss from skin
How Ceramides works — from molecular targets to health outcomes. Click an edge to see supporting research.This visualization is in beta — pathways are being refined and expanded.
350mg wheat-derived ceramides or 30-40mg glycosphingolipids daily
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Take with food
| Form | Type |
|---|---|
| 💊Wheat-derived phytoceramides (Ceramide-PCD) | Recommended |
| 💊Rice-derived ceramides (gluten-free option) | Alternative |
| 💊Sweet potato ceramides | Alternative |
Wheat ceramides are most researched. Those with gluten sensitivity can use rice or sweet potato-derived forms.
Minimum: 4 weeks
Optimal: 12 weeks
Cycling: Not required
Note: Taking with food (especially containing fat) improves absorption.
More moisturized, supple skin
Visible reduction in fine lines
Less reactive, better protected skin
Use rice or sweet potato-derived ceramides instead
Limited research on interactions; inform healthcare provider of all supplements
Tip: Take with food
Top studies from 39+ peer-reviewed papers
García-Gavilán JF et al. • The American journal of clinical nutrition (2024)
“An intervention based on an energy-reduced MedDiet and physical activity promotion, compared with an ad libitum MedDiet, was associated with improvements in cardiometabolic risk factors, potentially through modulation of the fecal microbiota and metabolome.”
Klekowski J et al. • International journal of molecular sciences (2024)
“Although numerous lipid species have been suggested as potential diagnostic markers, the establishment of standardized methods and the conduct of large-scale studies are necessary to facilitate their clinical application.”
Upadhyay PR et al. • Cells (2023)
“Considering the broad cytokine dysregulation observed in AD pathophysiology, understanding the role of each of these in lipid abnormalities and barrier dysfunction will help in developing therapeutics to best achieve barrier homeostasis in AD patients.”
Lind L et al. • PloS one (2023)
“Two sphingomyelins were inversely linked to body fat distribution in both men and women without being associated with fat mass, while very-large and large HDL particles were inversely associated with both fat distribution and fat mass.”
Morze J et al. • Diabetes care (2022)
“Several plasma and serum metabolites, including amino acids, lipids, and carbohydrates, are associated with type 2 diabetes risk.”
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