ceramides -- what's your take

Lauri

In reading the NYT this morning, they had an article on how this winter's cold dry air combined with the dry heat of offices and buildings is exacerbating dry skin. They hyped synthetic ceramides in CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion and Moisturizing Cream as inexpensive and impressing to dermatologists. I can't find mention of ceramide-based moisturizers in your blog and wondered how you felt. The prices of these CeraVe products were reasonable enough to make me consider purchasing them (depending on their fragrance -- I don't like powerfully fragrant moisturizers.

Lauri

Upon finishing the article, I was surprised to find they say dermatologists also recommend what I currently use: Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion, although I pay considerably less for it than they say it costs. All this time, I have been wondering how laughable or laudable it was to be putting this Aveeno on my face (and hands) and here's a great product.

mo

Ceramides work very well for very dry or problem like like Eczema/Psoriasis.

Cerave is the only OTC option & I can personally vouch for their lotion. All their products are fragrance free & Non Comedogenic, the only kind I use.
They have a great cleanser but since I have Oily skin with Facial psoriasis (I know, How lucky!) it gives me acne. I do use it in winter though.
The cream is ideal for all over usage but the lotion is great for the face if you have any flakes or dryness. It may be too much in hot & humid weather.

Cerave is the first product to launch products with patented MVE technology.
You can read about it here http://www.cerave.com/mve.htm

There are some other good Ceramide products like Mimyx cream but it is Rx only.
More here: http://dermatology.about.com/od/skincareproducts/tp/Ceramide_moisturizers.htm

Lauri

Thanks Mo. I will look for it now.

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