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Permitted · Native Epidermal Lipids
Can you use Ceramides & Physiological Lipids during pregnancy?
⚠️Medical Deferral Notice
Universally permitted. Ideal for repairing hormone-induced dry skin and eczema flares. Cosmetic classifications are formulation flags to discuss with your healthcare provider, not medical clearance.
Clinical Summary
Identical to the intercellular lipids that make up 50% of the skin barrier. Crucial for soothing gestational dry skin.
Pharmacological Mechanism & Teratogenic Context
Ceramides are sphingolipids that naturally form the hydrophobic extracellular matrix of the stratum corneum. Replenishing ceramides suppresses transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and prevents allergen penetration with zero systemic absorption.
Common INCI Names on Packaging
Ceramide NPCeramide APCeramide EOPPhytosphingosineCholesterol
Permitted Alternatives During Pregnancy
- ✓Squalane
- ✓Shea Butter
- ✓Fatty acids