Ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.20% - 0.75%, ceramide np 0.85% - 1.30%, ceramide eop 1.10% - 1.60% and ceramide ap 1.20% - 1.80%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.35% and glycerin 4.10% - 6.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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Anti-aging

Moisturizing

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Ceramides also play an essential role in reducing dryness, dehydration, skin sensitivity and premature aging.

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cholesterol, caprylyl glycol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide np, phytosphingosine

sodium hyaluronate 0.1% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

ceramide ap 1.2% - 1.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

ceramide eop 1.1% - 1.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Anti-aging

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Ceramides also play an essential role in reducing dryness, dehydration, skin sensitivity and premature aging.

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This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

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ceramide ap 1.2% - 1.8%

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Works for: Reduces irritation, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

ceramide eop 1.1% - 1.6%

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Works for: Reduces irritation, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

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propylene glycol 3.2% - 4.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

glyoxal 0.3% - 0.75%

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A preservative. Is a formaldehyde-releaser and can be irritating

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.1% - 6.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

propylene glycol 3.2% - 4.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Water, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop, Ceramide np, Cholesterol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyoxal, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phytosphingosine, Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum

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Key ingredients	ceramide eop phytosphingosine +5 more	Common: phytosphingosine ceramide eop +4 more Other: ceramide as ceramide ns +4 more	Common: ceramide ap ceramide eop +5 more Other: lactic acid urea +5 more	Common: ceramide np phytosphingosine +5 more Other: oenothera biennis oil squalane +1 more	Common: ceramide np phytosphingosine +5 more Other: panthenol urea +6 more	Common: ceramide ap ceramide eop +5 more Other: hyaluronic acid magnesium aspartate +7 more	Common: ceramide eop ceramide np +5 more Other: niacinamide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +6 more	Common: ceramide eop phytosphingosine +5 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +7 more	Common: ceramide ap phytosphingosine +5 more Other: anhydroxylitol ceramide as +20 more	Common: ceramide ap ceramide eop +4 more Other: panthenol sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer	Common: ceramide ap ceramide eop +4 more Other: ceramide ng titanium dioxide +1 more	Common: phytosphingosine ceramide ap +5 more Other: niacinamide retinol +9 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? glyoxal Has skin benefit? +6 more	sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? +4 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? sodium dehydroacetate Has skin benefit? +4 more	chrysanthemum parthenium extract Has skin benefit? epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	sophora angustifolia root extract Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	citrus unshiu peel extract Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +4 more	chromium hydroxide green Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? +3 more	parfum Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +19 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +50 more

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Skin Republic South Africa Ceramide Complex 3% Serum

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