On October 12, 2026, PLT Health Solutions announced the publication of new clinical research on its ceratiq ingredient that shows its benefits to the structure of skin and the reactivity of sensitive skin. The company conducted two randomized clinical studies to demonstrate improvements in sensitive-skin measures and dermal density.
ceratiq is a gluten-free, wheat-based lipid extract that is rich in phytoceramides. According to the company’s press release, the ingredient supports the skin by maintaining barrier integrity and supporting the dermal matrix. Further, ceratiq is available in oil and powder formats and can age used in functional foods and dietary supplements.
In the first study focused on sensitive skin, 60 women with sensitive skin took 350 mg of ceratiq or a placebo to test transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and erythema. After 90 days, those using the ingredient showed a significant improvement in erythema compared to the baseline and placebo, and the results showed a visible reduction in redness.
The second study, focused on dermal density, included 40 women with dry to very dry skin in a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study. Dermal density was assessed with ultrasound and firmness was evaluated with a cutometer. According to the results, improvements in dermal density were evident after 30 days and significant compared to the placebo at 90 days, and skin firmness was significantly improved as well.
“Consumers increasingly understand collagen as the foundation of beautiful skin,” said Sid Hulse, vice president of product development for PLT Health Solutions. ceratiq gives product developers a differentiated way to participate in that conversation by supporting the collagen-rich dermal matrix while also delivering the hydration and wrinkle benefits consumers can see and feel.”
Jennifer L. Murphy, MS, MD, head of innovation and clinical science, added, “These studies move the ceratiq science into important new territory. The sensitive-skin study connects stronger barrier function with reductions in TEWL and visible redness. The dermal density study uses validated instrumental methods to show improvements in the structural matrix of the skin, along with hydration, firmness and wrinkle appearance. Together, they demonstrate meaningful support for both the structure and function healthy skin. These are groundbreaking results in the beauty-from-within category of dietary supplements.”
