Figure 1: Visual inspiration of barrier repair creams: hydrating ceramides for sensitive skin in a modern editorial context.
Ceramides make up 50% of your skin’s natural lipid barrier. Formulations with optimal 3:1:1 lipid ratios lock in hydration and prevent redness.
Transepidermal Water Loss (tewl)
When the lipid layer cracks, hydration escapes into ambient air. Ceramide creams seal skin cells together like mortar between bricks.
