Let’s talk about SKIN!

Many people don’t know this, but your skin is the largest organ in your body. It's made up of three layers: the protective outer layer (epidermis), the supportive middle layer (dermis), and the deeper layer for insulation (hypodermis).

Often we take our skin for granted and don’t truly appreciate its purpose. So to help you understand a little more about your outer layer, here are some interesting facts you may never have heard…

We put our skin through a lot…

Every day, our skin stands on the front lines, defending us from the relentless onslaught of harsh weather, pollution, and chemicals. It’s like a noisy battlefield, where your skin is constantly fighting to protect you from all the threats the world throws your way.

Syensqo’s unique ceramide range, Cerafy™ supports your skin barrier function to calm the chaos your skin faces daily. It protects, and nourishes every inch of its outer layer, forming a beautiful, strong cushion between you and the world.

So what exactly are ceramides?

In a nutshell, ceramides hold the skin structure together and create a barrier, helping to keep the moisture inside and avoid any aggressors from penetrating.

But let’s explore that a little further…

As we age, our natural ceramide levels drop, making skin dry, dull, and more prone to aging. Restoring ceramide levels helps boost hydration, cohesion, and overall skin appearance.

Ceramide levels can also decline due to factors like eczema, psoriasis, sun exposure, and other environmental stressors. To combat this, we can either boost the skin’s natural ceramide production with active ingredients or use ceramide-infused skincare products that mimic the skin’s natural lipids.

The very top of the epidermis is called the stratum corneum and its structure is similar to a brick wall. It consists of corneocytes (dead keratinocytes) and a lipid matrix that includes ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids.

Ceramides are basically fat molecules that play a vital role as the “cement” holding the “bricks” together, which is essential for maintaining the strength of the skin's barrier and the thing we all want for our skin… hydration!

They are formed when a compound called sphingosine combines with a fatty acid. Imagine them as tiny structures with a water-loving head and a tail that repels water. Naturally found in high amounts in the cell membranes of skin cells (especially keratinocytes), ceramides are key players in keeping your skin barrier strong, locking in moisture in the top layers of your skin, and protecting us from noisy external threats.

We want your skin to feel silent… no itching, dryness, or sticky products. Just a calm tranquillity.

And that’s where Cerafy™ comes in!

Cerafy™ captures the power of ceramides with its biomimetic structure, replenishing and restoring skin and hair to keep them strong, protected, and hydrated.

Our innovative manufacturing process starts by extracting the ceramide precursor (phytosphingosine) through yeast fermentation and then acylating it with fatty acids. This approach creates ceramides identical to those found naturally in the skin, providing excellent bioaffinity and effectiveness.

We are leading the way with our advanced ceramides solutions, and our Cerafy™ range is continuously expanding to reflect and represent every aspect of the dynamic nature of ceramides and skin needs.

Cerafy™ Pure NPo: the flagship product of the Cerafy™ range

It’s a highly efficient ceramide solution for skin care and hair care, providing a biomimetic approach to supplement the skin with hero ingredients that mimic natural ceramides. This pure Ceramide 3 is pivotal for enhancing skin barrier function and moisture retention fighting dryness and preventing premature aging.

Examples of applications include lotion, creams, cleansing oil, serum, and sunscreen for everyone.

Our ceramide solutions integrate seamlessly into skin care formulations and substantiate claims with solid scientific backing. Not only preventing but reversing damage to our skin, our Cerafy™ range is a game-changer in the skincare world. We recognize that maintaining healthy skin is vital for everyone’s overall well-being, and so we are proud to develop solutions that love your skin.