These Ceramide Capsules were the first-ever Elizabeth Arden capsules, launched back in 1990. These capsules are primarily used to firm the skin and fight against signs of ageing, but also provide hydration, smooth skin texture, as well as skin brightening and radiance.

Elizabeth Arden's Hyaluronic Acid Ceramide Capsules Hydra Plumping Serum, for example, draws in moisture with hyaluronic acid while ceramides help to lock in hydration. To target individual skin concerns, the beauty power house recommends applying the capsules twice a day in combination with others in the range.

Application and Use To open capsules, gently twist tab around twice and squeeze into fingertips. Smooth serum over cleansed face and neck morning and night before your moisturizer.

Powered by moisture sealing Double-Lock Hydration, this silky, lightweight serum combines two essential youth factors in a single-dose capsule. Hyaluronic acid draws in moisture while skin-strengthening ceramides lock it in. See healthy-looking skin with visibly defined facial contours.

As a moisturizer, ceramides may work best when applied immediately following a shower to lock in extra moisture, and Jaliman suggests using the product before bed as well. Both dermatologists recommend applying your ceramides twice daily, but during which step in your routine depends on your product of choice.

Because ceramides are safe to use, there's no limit to how often you should or shouldn't use them. Rubin suggests applying a body moisturizer containing ceramides after you shower, regardless of whether it's in the morning or at night - “ideally when the skin is still damp for maximum moisturizing benefits,” she says.

There are no known side effects of using products with ceramides. “They're safe and easily tolerable for those of all ages and skin types, including those with eczema and psoriasis,” Rubin says.

Elizabeth Arden is well established brand used by thousands of people very happily. I have used the make up but not the skin cream. I am faithful to Clarins which keeps my clear nice and clear (it gets remarked upon) but there are many other brands that would be just as good or perhaps better.

To heal dry facial skin, look out for skin care products with ceramides 1, 3, and 6-II, or those containing sphingosine or phytosphingosine.

A team made up of scientists from Elizabeth Arden, Dermatology Consulting Services, and CosmeceuTech state that after topically applying this combination for four weeks there was an improvement in acne condition; with continuing cumulative improvement at 8 weeks.

Ceramides have water-retaining properties that prevent moisture loss from the skin. Hydrated skin can help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, which are often more visible when the skin is dry. Ceramide creams can also stimulate the production of keratinocytes, which make keratin.

Ceramides are suitable for acne-prone skin, since as mentioned above, they serve to restore and shore up skin's barrier. Anything you can do to improve skin's barrier function helps with acne. In fact, research shows that a disturbed barrier can lead to the proliferation of acne-causing factors on skin's surface.