A luxurious cream is clinically proven to help protect and replenish the skinu0027s natural barrier while you sleep. Created with an innovative active 12% complex including a blend of ceramides to help improve moisture retention for a hydrated and supple-looking complexion. Combined with prebiotic biolin and azelaic acid to help support elastin production and restore skins natural balance. Clinically proven to reduce trans epidermal water loss (TEWL) and to improve skin elasticity.5% SK-Influx V MB ceramide blend with AP, NP and EOP to help improve the skinu0027s natural lipid barrier and moisture retention4% squalane helps to prevent moisture loss for a healthy and hydrated appearance2% azelaic acid to help support elastin production and brighten the skins appearance1.5% biolin, a natural prebiotic known to rebalance the skinu0027s natural biomeNiacinamide helps to condition skin and even out skin toneVegan, cruelty-free and fragrance-free.HOW TO USEApply directly onto a cleansed face and neck in the evenings as the final step after using your chosen Hyaluronic Fix Extreme4 or Retinol Fix products.WHAT ARE CERAMIDES?Ceramides are lipids (oils) found naturally in the skin and are essential in supporting the skins protective barrier and retaining moisture. They are the building blocks of our skin, comprising over 50% of its composition and play an important role in protecting it against external aggressors like UVA rays and environmental damage, as well as keeping it youthful and supple. Ceramide quantity and quality start to diminish as skin ages, and when ceramide levels are low, the skin barrier is weakened, allowing moisture to escape (known as transepidermal water loss, or TEWL), which makes it prone to irritation. This can lead to a damaged skin barrier, which causes dry, flaky skin, redness, irritation and dehydration. Applying ceramides directly to the skin helps replenish its barrier and retain moisture. Ceramides also help to improve the skins tolerance of active ingredients, such as glycolic and salicylic acids, by protecting the skin barrier.Nip + Fabs range contains synthetic ceramides, known as pseudo ceramides, which are more stable, planet-friendly and able to hydrate skin as well as able to better mimic the composition of natural lipids and the skins natural structure compared to plant-derived ceramides. The range also contains other skin-boosting active ingredients like niacinamide, to help even skin tone, and glycerin, a humectant that helps skin retain moisture.SK-Influx V MB ceramide blend with AP, NP and EOP restores the protective barrier function of the skin and has been shown to significantly decrease TEWL, improving the stratum corneum (top layer of skin) barrier repair.Biolin is a cosmetic prebiotic sugar that supports the microbial protective flora of the skin. With biolin, skin microbiota recovers faster and harmful organisms are reduced. Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid that can be obtained from grains such as barley, wheat and rye. It has a similar effect to a mild leave-on exfoliant. It helps to unclog pores and refine the skinu0027s surface, is a potent antioxidant and helps to diminish the appearance of blemishes and discolouration. It also has cell-communicating properties, telling cells at the skins surface how to behave and encouraging them to produce more collagen and elastin.Niacinamide, a form of a form of vitamin B3 with humectant properties helps protect the skin barrier by supporting the skins production of ceramides, as well as drawing in water and locking it in place.Squalane is an emollient that helps to prevent TEWL by forming a protective barrier over the skin.