Continuing our deep dive into barrier repair ingredients. We often overlook the power of specific fatty acids. In this video, I explain why Linoleic Acid (found in sunflower oil) is a crucial precursor for your baby’s skin to synthesize its own ceramides.
We also discuss Squalane—a stable, plant-derived version of the lipids found in the vernix caseosa, that waxy protective coating on newborns. This is biomimicry at its finest.
Key Topics:
Linoleic Acid and barrier repair studies.
What is the Vernix Caseosa?
Why Squalane is safe for newborns.
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