Some days in early November, your skin feels fine at seven and a little tight and rough by noon. The air turns cold and dry, the heat comes on indoors, and your skin starts asking for more than it did in September.
This isn't a reason to pile on more products. It's a reason to meet your skin with one simple, quiet ingredient: the soybean.
What are ceramides?
Ceramides are lipids, which are fats your skin already makes. They sit in the outer layer of your skin, where they are known for helping it hold moisture and feel soft and comfortable. Think of them as part of the mortar between the bricks of your skin's surface.
Why skin needs them in colder weather
Cold air holds very little moisture, and indoor heating dries it out even more. Skin loses water to dry air faster, which is why so many people notice tightness, dullness, or a rough feeling as the temperature drops.
That's where ceramides come in. Adding them back with your skincare is a simple way to help skin hold on to its moisture and keep it feeling comfortable through the cold months.
Why plant-derived soybean ceramides
Ceramides in skincare can come from several sources. At LS.Topaz we choose botanical ones. Soybean ceramides are plant-derived, and they fit right into our gentle, botanical formulas. They are one of the quiet heroes behind two of our bottles.
Where you'll find them at LS.Topaz
- LS.Topaz Natural Facial Moisturizer. Soybean ceramides are a hero ingredient, alongside rose hydrosol, amaranthus squalane, and jojoba butter. This is our best-fit pick for the season. Its one job is to seal in comfort.
- LS.Topaz Botanical Facial Oil. Soybean ceramides are in the oil too, along with buriti, jojoba, and rose hip oils. The Facial Oil is fragrance-free, so it's a calm choice for evenings.
- LS.Topaz Niacinamide Serum. Its ingredient list includes vegetable ceramides along with hyaluronic acid, so it adds a little extra in your daily steps.
A simple cold-weather routine
Follow Carol's order, morning and evening:
- Cleanse with LS.Topaz Latte Cleansing Bar.
- Mist with LS.Topaz Facial Mist. Leave your skin slightly damp.
- Niacinamide Serum. Smooth it on while skin is damp.
- Facial Moisturizer. This is your ceramide step. Take a dime-sized amount and massage it over your face, neck, and décolleté.
- Eye Gel around the eyes.
At night, finish with a treatment: LS.Topaz Bakuchiol + Mastic Tears Serum (no retinol) together with a few drops of Botanical Facial Oil, warmed in your palms and pressed gently into your face, neck, and décolleté. On very dry days, a drop or two of the oil can also be pressed over your moisturizer for extra comfort.
A ritual, not a rush
Cold weather is a good time to slow down. Take thirty seconds with each step. Warm the oil in your palms. Press, don't rub. Small, unhurried moments add up, and your skin feels the difference by the afternoon.
Every LS.Topaz formula is botanical, formulated to be effective, and made for real routines here in Roswell, Georgia.
Frequently asked questions
What are ceramides?
Ceramides are lipids your skin already makes. They
are known for helping skin hold moisture and feel comfortable.
Are soybean ceramides plant-based?
Yes. The ceramides in LS.Topaz Natural Facial Moisturizer and Botanical Facial Oil are plant-derived from soybean.
Can I use ceramides every day?
Yes. Ceramides are gentle and fit well into a morning and evening routine.
Which LS.Topaz products have soybean ceramides?
The Natural Facial Moisturizer and the Botanical Facial Oil both list soybean ceramides on their ingredient lists.
Is the Facial Oil fragrance-free?
Yes. It is free from fragrances and essential oils.
Is soybean ceramide good for sensitive skin?
Ceramides are generally well tolerated and lightweight. As with any new product, try a small area first.
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