Shu Uemura Silk Bloom Shampoo 300ml

Shampoo specially designed for those with damaged hair due to different reasons such as the continued use of heat tools such as straightening irons or hair dryers, straightening or curling treatments or subjected to extreme weather conditions. Its formula is enriched with argan oil and ceramides that regenerate the cuticle and help repair the hair fiber.

Apply to wet hair, lather with a gentle massage and rinse.

AQUA / WATER, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, GLYCERIN, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, CETEARETH-60 MYRISTYL GLYCOL, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, DISODIUM RICINOLEAMIDO MEA-SULFOSUCCINATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM METHYLPARABEN, PEG-55 PROPYLENE GLYCOL OLEATE, SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYLPARABEN, ARGANIA SPINOSA / ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL, METHYLPARABEN, ALCOHOL, COUMARIN, 2-OLEAMIDO-1,3-OCTADECANEDIOL, SAFFLOWER GLUCOSIDE, GENTIANA LUTEA / GENTIANA LUTEA ROOT EXTRACT, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE.

€14.18 / 100 ml

Ceramides are a group of substances that are part of our skin and help to keep it healthy, luminous and hydrated. They form lipid layers, together with fatty acids and cholesterol, to keep the dead cells of the outermost layer of the skin, also known as the stratum corneum, together. This substance works as an intercellular ""glue"" and protects the innermost layers and is known as a cementing substance.

The integrity of this outer part of the epidermis is essential to minimise environmental damage to the skin: it regulates the exchange of water from the deeper and surface layers and acts as a shield against micro-organisms or particles. Ceramides are important for maintaining the stability and function of this semi-permeable barrier.

There are several types of ceramides, depending on how they are chemically composed, and many cosmetic products contain one or more of them to enhance this protection and cohesion. Physiological ageing, sunlight and climate changes lead to a decrease in ceramide production, which reduces the ability of the stratum corneum to retain ideal moisture content, resulting in dry skin and wrinkles. Certain abnormalities in endogenous ceramides may be linked to the development of eczema or atopic dermatitis.

In conclusion, it is a very useful and versatile ingredient. It repairs the skin's barrier function and helps to keep it healthy and supple. Ceramides are also added to cleansing gels, body balms and aftersun care. They are even used in nail-hardening products. In hair cosmetics there is no shortage of them either: shampoos and conditioners with ceramides have emollient effects and help to seal cuticles for healthier, shinier-looking hair.