Chronic dry skin is a result of a depleted lipid barrier combined with overall dehydration. (shop.skinfixinc.com)
Atopic dogs have defective epidermal lipid barriers in their skin. (litchfieldvet.com)
Ceramide helps to smooth, plump, firm, and even skin tone by replenishing natural lipid barriers which can be lost from exposure to environmental factors and natural aging. (sjalskincare.com)