Haru haru 5 Ceramide Barrier Moisturizing Cream / Unscented

1. After toner and essence/serum, apply an appropriate amount to face and neck
2. Gently massage the cream into the skin to burst the capsules and help the cream fully absorb

- Use morning and evening to deeply moisturize and protect the skin, paying special attention to dry areas
- Pair with our Black Rice Knight Night Retinol Serum and Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence to complete our perfect barrier-strengthening trio!

- Enjoy deep moisture with a bouncy finish.
- Achieve glowing and hydrated skin.

14 days of consistent use clinically proven to:- Improve skin barrier strength by 23%
- Improve moisture levels by 37%

Foir all skin typesSuitable for all skin types, including sensitive, reactive, and barrier-compromised skin.

5 Ceramide Complex Capsules (NP, NS, AP, EOS, EOP): Skin barrier care / Nourishes / Moisturizes/ Soothes
Fermented Black Rice Extract (Patent: 10-2239470): Antioxidant / Moisturizes / Nourishes
Upcycled Black Rice Jigemi (Lees) Extract: Antioxidant / Soothes / Evens skin tone
Tocopherol (Vitamin E): Antioxidant / Moisturizes / Skin barrier protection
Allantoin: Soothes/ Protects / Moisturizes

Free from:

Toxins
Artificial Fragrance
GMOs
Phthalates
Sulfates
Silicones
Mineral Oil
Drying Alcohol
Synthetic Dyes

Q: What are ceramides and why does my skin need them?
A: Ceramides are naturally occurring lipid (fat) molecules that make up approximately 50% of the skin barrier's composition. They act as the "mortar" between skin cells — holding the barrier structure together, sealing moisture inside the skin, and blocking irritants, allergens, and environmental pollutants from entering. As we age, and through damage caused by harsh cleansers, over-exfoliation, UV exposure, and environmental stress, ceramide levels naturally decline — leading to a compromised barrier that cannot retain moisture effectively and is more prone to redness, sensitivity, and reactivity.

Q: Why does this cream use five ceramide types instead of just one or two?
A: The skin's natural barrier contains multiple distinct ceramide types, each performing a slightly different structural role in maintaining the lipid matrix. Using only one or two ceramide types addresses part of the barrier but cannot fully replicate or restore the complete ceramide profile of healthy skin. By including all five ceramide types found in human skin (NP, NS, AP, EOS, and EOP), this cream provides the most complete barrier reconstruction possible — targeting every component of ceramide depletion at once.

Q: What is the capsule technology and why does it matter?
A: Ceramides are large, lipid-based molecules that can struggle to penetrate deeply into the skin barrier when applied in a standard cream format — often sitting on the skin surface and providing only superficial benefit. The ceramide capsule technology packages the ceramides into micro-capsules designed to burst when massaged into the skin, releasing the ceramides at the barrier surface for superior absorption and deeper penetration. This is why the massage step in the how-to-use instructions is essential — it activates the capsule delivery system.

Q: What does the clinical study show and how was it conducted?
A: In a clinical study, consistent daily use of the 5 Ceramide Barrier Moisturizing Cream for 14 days resulted in a 23% improvement in skin barrier strength and a 37% improvement in moisture levels. The study was conducted with participants using the cream morning and evening as part of their regular routine. Individual results may vary.