A bio-mimeticceramide molecule thatis claimed to be similarly effective as ceramide 3 at moisturizing the skin and helping the barrier function. We have more about ceramides here. I live in a tropical country, and we don’t have winter, so I don’t know how these two moisturizers perform during cold weather. Effective from as low as 3% with even more benefits for dry skin at higher concentrations up to 20-40% The old formula beads were not melting as they should. Now, they work nicely, my skin isn’t irritated anymore, and the application is much more pleasant now. The ceramide beads feel more effective for my skin; The occlusive properties of the Illiyoon are superb. I find it does an excellent job of keeping moisture in my skin and I particularly appreciate it in the colder months. I have used it all year round with no issues but I don’t really need it in the summer, I prefer a lighter occlusive like the Isntree Hyaluronic Water Sleeping mask then. Dry skin will find the Illiyoon great any time and oily skin might just want it for the winter, unless you use a lot of actives and want to soothe your skin.

This ingredient is part of the Ceramide Skin Complex developed by Amorepacific ( Illiyoon’s parent company) and AESTURA, and it’s then encapsulated to help enhance the delivery and absorption. Those are the itty bitty beads you’re feeling! The holy trinity of barrier repair: ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids If you are concerned about the health safety of parabens, then feel free to avoid them by looking out for the Paraben-Free icon. Patented Ceramide Skin Complex™ helps strengthen skin barrier and enhance skin’s self-hydrating power to keep skin hydrated and healthyThe advantages ofHydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA are a lower melting point and hence easier formulation and better price point than real ceramides.

Glycerin is a very effective humectant, used in many moisturizers to increase skin hydration. It occurs naturally in your skin as part of its home-grown moisturizing system, the natural moisturizing factor (NMF).Alcohol-free. A few ingredients like Stearic Acid and Palmitic Acid could potentially be comedogenic, but only avoid if they’re known issues for you. Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream comes in three sizes a 2.53 fl. oz. / 75ml tube, a 6.76 fl. oz. / 200ml tube, or a 13.52 fl. oz. / 400 ml jar. Apply a pea-sized amount to the face morning and night. Can also be used anywhere on the body, on dry patches, sores and rashes. INGREDIENTS

Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream* is a hydrating ceramides cream from the Korean skincare brand Illiyoon. There has been some healthy controversy surrounding them due to a few studies finding paraben presence in breast tumours and breast tissue. However, the majority of the scientific community have deemed these findings non-conclusive due to the limitations of these studies. This cream is known to have a non-greasy formula, and it still is, but it is no longer oil free. Illiyoon added soybean oil and canola oil at the bottom part of the ingredients, probably mainly to smooth out the texture; Phyto Ceramide and patented Ceramide Skin Complex™ help strengthen skin barrier and enhance skin's self-hydrating power to keep skin longly hydrated and healthy.You might be wondering about the meaning behind “Ato” in this cream. “Ato” means Atopic in Korean, from Atopic Dermatitis, a skin condition common to people with sensitive skin (aka me). Many products aimed at sensitive skin will use the term “Ato” to identify their product as friendly and with minimal “bad” ingredients. Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea– A molecule created in a lab to mimic the properties of natural skin-barrier building ceramides. It is claimed to be similarly effective asceramide 3at moisturizing the skin and helping the barrier function. We havemore about ceramides here. [Source: INCIDecoder] Q Li, H Fang, E Dang, G Wang, The role of ceramides in skin homeostasis and inflammatory skin diseases, Journal of Dermatological Science, Volume 97, Issue 1, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdermsci.2019.12.002.

Free formula: Animal-derived ingredients, mineral oil, artificial color, fragrance, Paraben, Triethanolamine, Imidazolidinyl Urea. Björklund S, Engblom J, Thuresson K, Sparr E. Glycerol and urea can be used to increase skin permeability in reduced hydration conditions. Eur J Pharm Sci. 2013 Dec 18;50(5):638-45. doi: 10.1016/j.ejps.2013.04.022. Epub 2013 May 3. PMID: 23643739. A real oldie but a goodie. Great natural moisturizer and skin-identical ingredient that plays an important role in skin hydration and general skin health. It's one of the important lipids that can be found naturally in the outer layer of the skin. About 25% of the goopy stuff between our skin cells consists of cholesterol. Together with ceramides and fatty acids, they play a vital role in having a healthy skin barrier and keeping the skin hydrated.An ingredient that is created from the attachment of the water-loving sugar molecule, glucose, and an oil-loving 20 carbon long fatty chain. This makes it a partly water- and partly oil-soluble material, meaning it functions as an emulsifier helping oil and water to mix. It can boost the effectiveness of phenoxyethanol (and other preservatives) and as an added bonus it feels nice on the skin too. In Korean history, Ginseng is a vital herbal ingredient that has been used for a long time for the skin’s health. It is considered a “herb of perpetual youth” and helps lighten hyperpigmentation and soften wrinkles. Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA (Ceramide PC-104 7622PPM), Polyacrylate-13, Arachidyl Glucoside, Mannitol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Polyisobutene, Glyceryl Caprylate, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Hou, Joon Hyuk, Hyunjung Shin, Kyoung Hwa Jang, Chae Kyu Park, Bonsuk Koo, Hyeji Shin, Soon Hong Yuk, and Ki Yong Lee. “ Anti‐acne properties of hydrophobic fraction of red ginseng (Panax ginseng CA Meyer) and its active components.” Phytotherapy Research33, no. 3 (2019): 584-590.