Phytoceramides Phytonelle
Ceramides has long been used in topical creams to help hydrate the skin, but recently phytoceramides has been approved by the FDA as an oral supplement for use in the United States, although it has been used for years in capsule form in Asia and other nations. Phyto, meaning "from plants," has long been known as a natural hydrator but is just now beginning to get worldwide recognition for its power. Recently featured on the Dr. Oz show, phytoceramides is the supplement that lets people fake a facelift, so to speak. Ceramides occur naturally in everyone's skin, but as we age we lose them and our skin becomes less hydrated, resulting in wrinkles and much drier skin. As time passes, the barrier of the skin begins to break down and doesn't retain enough water, letting the skin lose the plumpness that result from being fully hydrated.
Having done quite well in clinical trials, its ability to work with a person's cholesterol and saturated fatty acids to fight off excess water loss and premature aging has gained it numerous accolades from both celebrities and medical professionals. By keeping the skin moisturized, phytoceramides help protect skin against toxins such as UV rays from the sun and other toxins that can prove harmful to skin. In various clinical trials, it was shown to increase skin moisturization by up to 23% within 15 days, reduce microwrinkles by 8% in 15 days and increase skin elasticity by 15% in 15 days.
