Ceramides: The Wonder Ingredients Dry Skin Needs

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Beauty buzzwords are thrown around all the time; it can be hard to keep up and to know what's worth exploring further. We're here to break down the industry's latest obsession by tackling the science, talking to skincare and makeup pros, and getting real about what works and what doesn’t.

We're seeing a lot of chat about skincare filled to bursting with ceramides, but just what are they, and why are they so beneficial?

Let’s break it down...

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