Ceramides (glucosylceramide)

30 mgper scoop

What it is

Ceramides are the lipids that make up your skin's barrier, the layer that keeps moisture in and irritants out. That barrier thins with age and with harsh weather.

Why it is in ONCE DUSK

Rebuilding the barrier is different from hydrating the surface. Ceramides address why skin loses moisture rather than just adding more of it.

Why this dose

30 mg of glucosylceramide is within the range used in the oral ceramide research on skin hydration and barrier function.

The form we specify

Rice or konjac source only. Wheat-derived is not acceptable, which keeps DUSK gluten free.

How it works with the rest of the formula

Ceramides address why skin loses moisture; hyaluronic acid addresses the moisture itself. Together with collagen they cover structure, water and barrier, which is three of the mechanisms behind how skin actually looks rather than one.

What to look for on any label

Source is the thing to check, and for a reason most people never think about. A great deal of commercial glucosylceramide is wheat-derived, which makes the finished product unsuitable for anyone avoiding gluten. Rice and konjac sourced material avoids that entirely. If a label does not state the source, assume nothing.

The honest limit

Ceramide research is a smaller field than collagen. It supports barrier function and hydration. Source matters: wheat-derived ceramide is common and would make the product unsuitable for anyone avoiding gluten, which is why DUSK specifies rice or konjac.

Questions

What do ceramides do for skin?

They are the lipids that form the skin's moisture barrier. Oral ceramides support barrier function and hydration from the inside.

Are the ceramides in ONCE DUSK gluten free?

Yes. DUSK specifies rice or konjac sourced glucosylceramide. Wheat-derived ceramide is explicitly not accepted.

How much ceramide is in a serving?

30 mg of glucosylceramide per scoop.

Ceramides (glucosylceramide) is one of 19 actives in one scoop.ONCE DUSK · night time beauty + rest · every milligram printed

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This page is educational and is not medical advice. If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription medication, speak to your doctor first.