Restoring your lipid barrier is crucial for maintaining healthy, resilient skin.
The lipid barrier, also known as the stratum corneum, helps to retain moisture in the skin. A healthy lipid barrier acts as a shield, protecting your skin from harmful environmental factors such as pollution, UV radiation, and harsh weather conditions. By restoring the lipid barrier, you can strengthen your skin’s defenses, making it less reactive and more resilient. Restoring this barrier helps to smooth out the skin’s surface, improve its overall texture, and enhance its natural radiance, giving you a healthier-looking complexion.
This listing includes cosmetic products that contain ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids in the classic 3:1:1:1 ratio.
Drunk Elephant F-Balm
- The gold standard 3:1:1:1 – includes 5 types of ceramides (AP, NP, EOP, NS, EOS), cholesterol, fatty acids (linolenic and linoleic), and many other great actives. For example, Sodium PCA and Magnesium PCA are components of the skin’s natural moisturizing factor, responsible for retaining moisture. This is an excellent product!
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
- Contains three types of ceramides (NP, AP, EOP) and cholesterol. I use it for hands and body, as my face didn’t quite agree with the texture (it feels a bit sticky to me). Otherwise, it’s an excellent budget-friendly option for those with dry or dehydrated skin.
SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore Cream
- Formula 4:2:2 – includes cholesterol, 5 types of ceramides (AP, NP, EOP, NS, EOS), and fatty acids. An excellent cream for dry and dehydrated skin or for combination skin in winter.
Stratia Liquid Gold Cream
- The gold standard 3:1:1:1 – includes 3 types of ceramides (NP, AP, EOP), cholesterol, and fatty acids. It also contains squalane, niacinamide, panthenol, and several types of oils. It’s lightweight, absorbs quickly, and is suitable for oily and combination skin for daily use.
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