Dryness, fine lines, loss of firmness and changes in skin texture are among the most noticeable signs of aging. Moisturizers and serums support skin from the outside, while phytoceramides offer an inside-out approach to nutritional skin support.
Herbal Nutrition Phytoceramides combines standardized rice-derived phytoceramides with Biotin and Vitamins A, C, D and E in a convenient once-daily formula designed to support skin hydration, barrier function and a smooth, supple, youthful-looking appearance.*
What Are Phytoceramides?
Phytoceramides are plant-derived ceramides. Ceramides are naturally occurring lipids that are important components of the skin’s outer barrier. They help support the barrier that keeps moisture in the skin, contributing to a smoother, softer and more hydrated appearance.
The word phyto means plant. Phytoceramides can be obtained from plant sources including wheat and rice. Herbal Nutrition uses rice-derived phytoceramides, providing a gluten-free alternative to wheat-derived phytoceramide formulas.
Why Are Ceramides Important for Aging Skin?
Think of the outer layer of skin as a brick wall. Skin cells are the bricks, while ceramides and other lipids help form the material surrounding them. Together, they help create a protective moisture barrier.
As skin ages, maintaining hydration becomes increasingly important. Dry skin can make texture and fine lines appear more noticeable. Supporting the skin’s moisture barrier is therefore an important part of a comprehensive healthy-aging routine.
What Makes Herbal Nutrition Phytoceramides Different?
Not every product labeled “phytoceramides” is formulated the same way. The source, concentration and consistency of the ceramide ingredient matter.
Standardized Rice Phytoceramides for Consistent Potency
Herbal Nutrition uses a standardized rice phytoceramide ingredient rather than relying on an unspecified plant powder. Standardization is intended to provide a consistent concentration of the targeted phytoceramide compounds from batch to batch.
This matters because the goal is not simply to consume rice. The goal is to obtain the ceramide compounds derived from rice. A standardized ingredient provides greater consistency in the compounds for which the ingredient was selected.
When comparing phytoceramide supplements, don’t ask only how many milligrams are in a capsule. Ask where the phytoceramides come from and whether the ingredient is standardized.
40 mg of Rice-Derived Phytoceramides Per Daily Capsule
Each one-capsule serving provides 40 mg of phytoceramides, providing glycolipids, phytoceramides and glycosylceramides. The formula also supplies Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E and 500 mcg of Biotin.
What Are the Benefits of Phytoceramides?
Phytoceramides are used as nutritional support for healthy skin and its natural moisture barrier. Their appeal for healthy aging centers on several closely related characteristics:
- Skin hydration: ceramides are important components of the barrier that helps the skin retain moisture.*
- Smoothness and suppleness: well-hydrated skin generally has a softer, smoother appearance.*
- Skin barrier support: ceramides are naturally present in the skin’s protective outer barrier.*
- Firm, youthful-looking skin: hydration and barrier support can contribute to skin that looks plumper and healthier.*
- Whole-body beauty support: oral phytoceramides fit naturally into an inside-out skin-care routine rather than being limited to one topical application area.
Rice Phytoceramides vs. Wheat Phytoceramides
Phytoceramides can be derived from different plant sources. Herbal Nutrition specifically chose rice-based phytoceramides. The product is gluten free and is formulated for consumers who want a rice-derived alternative to traditional wheat-based phytoceramide products. Rice ceramides have been proven to be more effective than wheat based ceramides in moisturizing and plumping the skin from within!
When comparing formulas, look beyond the word “phytoceramides.” Consider the source, whether the ingredient is standardized, the amount supplied per serving and the supporting nutrients included in the complete formula.
A Complete Beauty-From-Within Formula
Standardized Rice-Derived Phytoceramides
The foundation of the formula, supplying plant-derived ceramides for nutritional skin support and healthy hydration.*
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is an essential antioxidant nutrient and contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal skin and supports normal cellular function.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is an antioxidant nutrient that helps protect cells from oxidative stress.
Vitamin D3
Vitamin D3 adds another essential nutrient to the formula and supports numerous normal functions throughout the body.
Biotin — 500 mcg Per Serving
Biotin, also known as Vitamin B7, is included as part of the formula’s broader beauty-from-within approach. Each capsule provides 500 mcg of Biotin.
Phytoceramides and Anti-Aging Skin Care
No supplement can stop the natural aging process. A better way to understand phytoceramides is as nutritional support for characteristics that help skin maintain a youthful appearance — particularly hydration, smoothness, suppleness and a healthy moisture barrier.*
That makes phytoceramides especially interesting for adults who notice that their skin has become drier or less supple with age. Rather than viewing them as an overnight wrinkle treatment, consider them part of a long-term healthy skin-aging strategy.
Inside-Out Support + Outside-In Skin Care
You don’t have to choose between oral phytoceramides and topical skin care. Moisturizers, sunscreen and serums work from the outside, while a phytoceramide supplement provides targeted nutritional support from within.*
A comprehensive routine can combine hydration, balanced nutrition, appropriate sun protection, topical skin care and targeted nutritional support.
Who Should Consider Phytoceramides?
- Adults concerned about increasingly dry-looking skin
- People who want to support skin hydration from within*
- Those interested in maintaining smooth and supple-looking skin*
- People already using topical anti-aging skin-care products
- Consumers who prefer rice-derived rather than wheat-derived phytoceramides
- Shoppers looking for a standardized phytoceramide ingredient
- People who want a simple once-daily beauty supplement
How Long Do Phytoceramides Take to Work?
Skin changes gradually, so phytoceramides should not be viewed as an overnight cosmetic treatment. Consistency is important. Rather than judging a nutritional skin-care routine after only a few days, track changes in hydration, dryness, smoothness, suppleness and overall appearance over time.
One useful approach is to take your own “before” photograph and repeat it later using the same camera, lighting, distance and angle. This creates a more meaningful personal comparison than using unrelated promotional before-and-after photographs.
Why Choose Herbal Nutrition Phytoceramides?
Herbal Nutrition Phytoceramides combines 40 mg of rice-derived phytoceramides with Biotin and Vitamins A, C, D3 and E in a once-daily veggie capsule.
- Standardized rice-derived phytoceramide ingredient
- 40 mg phytoceramides per serving
- 500 mcg Biotin
- Vitamins A, C, D3 and E
- Gluten-free formula
- Veggie capsule
- Made in the USA
- GMP manufacturing
- One capsule daily
- 60-day money-back guarantee
Frequently Asked Questions About Phytoceramides
What are phytoceramides?
Phytoceramides are plant-derived ceramides. Ceramides are lipids naturally found in the skin and are important components of its moisture barrier.
What do phytoceramides do for skin?
Phytoceramides provide nutritional support for healthy skin and its natural moisture barrier, helping support hydration, smoothness and suppleness.*
What does standardized phytoceramides mean?
Standardization means an ingredient is produced to provide consistency in targeted compounds rather than relying solely on the total weight of an unspecified plant ingredient.
How much phytoceramide is in Herbal Nutrition Phytoceramides?
One veggie capsule provides 40 mg of phytoceramides, providing glycolipids, phytoceramides and glycosylceramides.
Are Herbal Nutrition Phytoceramides wheat-derived?
No. Herbal Nutrition uses rice-derived phytoceramides.
Is the formula gluten free?
Yes. Herbal Nutrition Phytoceramides is a gluten-free formula.
What else is in the formula?
The formula contains Biotin plus Vitamins A, C, D3 and E, providing a broader beauty-from-within nutritional profile.
How do I take it?
According to the product directions, take one veggie capsule daily as a dietary supplement.
Support Younger-Looking Skin From Within
Give your daily skin-care routine an inside-out component with Herbal Nutrition Standardized Rice Phytoceramides plus Biotin and Vitamins A, C, D3 and E.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Individual results may vary.