The key to radiant, supple, youthful-looking skin is hydration and good skin hydration depends on a class of lipids known as ceramides. Found in both plants and animals, ceramides are waxy bioactive lipids that compose up to 50% of the stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the epidermis, where they form a protective barrier to prevent excessive water loss and help maintain skin elasticity. Unfortunately, as we grow older, the level of ceramides in the epidermis declines, causing the skin to lose moisture and elasticity, which can lead to visible signs of aging. The good news is that by supplementing your diet with phytoceramides you can replenish the skin's ceramide content, restoring what age takes away for a healthy, youthful glow. Swanson Advanced PhytoCERAMIDES veggie capsules feature scientifically researched Ceramosides(R). This highly concentrated source of phytoceramides is extracted from non-GMO wheat, certified gluten free and has been clinically shown to improve skin moisturization by 21% in just two weeks, and over 28% after two months compared to a placebo.¹ It's the ultimate moisturizer, working from the inside out, with full body coverage no topical skincare product can deliver. Bizot, V., Cestone, E., Michelotti, A., & Nobile, V. (2017). Cosmetics, 4(4), 37. https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics4040037
