Effective, economical and now, very easy to access! CeraVe is an American brand that was born from the need to create adequate care for atopic skin with high tolerance but also a good cosmeticity.
Over the years the brand has been evolving to create appropriate care for other skin types and pathologies, always maintaining the concern to ensure the integrity of the skin barrier.
The skin marks the interface between our body and the environment, protecting us from physical, chemical, microbiological aggressions, among many others. However, and for this protection to be effective; it is necessary to watch over its good condition; which is not always easy these days, and much less when there are associated pathologies.
The outermost layer of the skin is the epidermis, and on its surface we can find the stratum corneum. This portion of the epidermis consists of a cluster of highly keratinized and anucleated cells, corneocytes; whose connection between them is made through lipids that form the intercorneocyte cement. The constitution of the intercorneocyte cement should comprise different lipids, the ratio of which will be related to a greater or lesser capacity to retain water in the stratum corneum, while preventing the entry of any aggressor substances.
One of the most important constituents of intercorneocyte cement is ceramides, and some studies suggest that in atopic skin the ratio between the various constituents of this class of molecules will be seriously compromised.
When there is a reduction in the amount of ceramides, the skin tends to become rough and inelastic, also becoming more sensitive to external aggressors, and therefore more susceptible to the development of inflammation.
CeraVe was created by dermatologists, in view of the needs of atopic skin; pathology in which the skin barrier is deficient. For this, the brand has created a specific way to convey its active ingredients, thus providing a prolonged effectiveness to your care.
Multi-vesicular emulsion (LVM)
These multiphase structures have concentric layers similar to those presented by an onion, presenting several advantages when compared to common emulsions:
- Continuous release in time, which ensures long-lasting effectiveness;
- Protection of active ingredients;
- Greater tolerance, since the release of the ingredients is done gradually.
Ceramides are present in all CeraVe care, especially ceramides 1, 3, and 6-II. These are accompanied by cholesterol, phytosphingosine and fatty acids in the lipophilic phase of the vesicles (with affinity for fats); while in the hydrophilic phase (affinity for water) are hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide.
Together, these molecules provide greater uptake of water to the epidermis, while preventing its loss by evaporation.
Because it contains all these active ingredients, CeraVe also allows you to take care of pathologies such as senile xerosis, rosacea or acne!
At CeraVe you can find care to cleanse and moisturize the skin of the whole body and face!
DRY / VERY DRY SKIN
Irritated, dry or extremely dry skin needs special care, and our cream or lotion helps to moisturize and soothe the skin offering quick relief. A cream formulated with hyaluronic acid and essential ceramides provides extra hydration and replenishes the skin's barrier, helping it to protect and temporarily relieve irritation and dryness.
NORMAL / OILY SKIN
This selection includes cleansers and moisturizers that remove excess oil, providing needed hydration without clogging pores. For oily skin it is also formulated with essential ceramides to help restore the skin's barrier by aiding in its hydration.
ROUGH / UNEVEN SKIN - SA SMOOTHING
A range of products carefully developed to soften the texture of the skin and combat imperfections, revealing a more even and healthy complexion.
With key ingredients like salicylic acid and ceramides, CeraVe Smoothing works gently but effectively to exfoliate and moisturize the skin. Salicylic acid helps eliminate dead skin cells and unclog pores, while ceramides restore the skin's protective barrier, keeping it hydrated and protected.
SKIN WITH IMPERFECTIONS
Developed with dermatologists, this CeraVe range provides a light and moisturizing care for Acne Prone Skin. It eliminates imperfections and helps prevent the reappearance of pimples, while minimizing the appearance of pores without drying out the skin.