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Mon Aug 10, 2015 1:17 pm  |
Is anyone using Ceramide as a topical cream? I did some research and according to an FDA article, this ingredient is best ingested rather than applied topically.
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Ceramide has shown numerous benefits as a food additive because of its very unique characteristics, and it is effective not only for the tissuesbut also for the stabilization of foods in some cases. If a certain amount of phytoceramide is ingested every day, the following benefits could be attained. Because ceramide suppresses free radicals, ceramide can enhance the protection of tissues from external harmful effects (pollution, sunshine, and stress). Ceramide moisturizes the skin by its hydration capability. l Ceramide achieves wrinkle prevention by its elastase suppression and collagen protection.
. . . On the other hand, if ceramide is added to drinks for the benefit of the tissues, ceramide can also stabilize hydrophobic flavoring ingredients and hydrophobic molecules (vitamins) by vectorization.54
These conclusions are based in part on Lati’s 1995 study which concludes that phytoceramides taken orally improve the hydration of the skin. The phyto-ceramides were given at an amount of 20 mg/day for a month. No adverse effects or events were reported.
Ceramide Use Topicallv Moves to Ceramide Use Ingested:
Ceramides have been traditionally found in topical formulas such as creams and lotions. Possibly the oldest exponent of an emulsifier free cream is the cold-cream. “Cold creams” contain structures which are similar to the bi-layers of the stratum corneum. Therefore Ceramide integrates in the skin barrier layers and it is very resistant against exogenous substances, It is recommended to avoid occlusive components on mineral oil base for this concept as they slow down the formation ofthe skin’s own protective substances. This can be shown by artificially damaging the skin with adhesive tape strips (stripping). While the skin regenerates under normal conditions within 24 hours, the regeneration process is considerably delayed if the skin is artificially covered. Internal ingestion of Ceramide is a concept which takes the benefits of Ceramides for skin health and beauty to a new level. While a topical cream can provide only so much of a moisture
layer, an internal formula can carry or transport Ceramides to the cell level, thereby increasing the potential for a Ceramide product to be absorbed into the layers of the skin. |
Full Report:
http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/dockets/95s0316/95s-0316-rpt0240-05-Udell-vol175.pdf |
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