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HyaCera
HyaCera focuses on the 'inside-out' hydration aspect of the gut-skin axis using Ceramosides and Hyabest. It is one of the few gut-skin supplements that targets the skin barrier specifically through plant-based ceramides that are clinically shown to reduce wrinkles and improve moisture.
Quality & Materials
Features 70mg of Ceramosides (wheat oil extract) and 120mg of Hyabest (Hyaluronic Acid). The capsule is a nested design for timed release.
Evidence & Testing
Ceramosides have been clinically shown in double-blind, placebo-controlled trials to improve skin moisture and reduce fine lines in as little as 15 days.
Brand Transparency
Ritual is the industry leader in traceability, showing the exact supplier (e.g., EPI France for Ceramosides) and manufacturing site.
Value Assessment
$1.80 per serving is high, but it replaces the need for separate hyaluronic acid and ceramide supplements.
Why Not Alternatives?
While many brands use low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid that may not survive digestion, Ritual uses Hyabest, a high-molecular-weight version specifically studied for oral absorption. Their 'Made Traceable' mission ensures you know the exact source of every ingredient.
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