Hydrator / Humectant
Arginine
The amino acid that boosts circulation and hydration.
Humectant
Ceramide 3
Also known as Ceramide NP; repairs the skin barrier.
Active Ingredients
Ceramide AP
Gently assists with cell renewal while protecting the barrier.
Emollient
Ceramide AS
Strengthens cellular defense against external dirt.
Active Ingredients
Ceramide EOP
The final staple ceramide holding the outer skin together.
Emollient
Ceramide NG
Rebuilds internal cell moisture pathways.
Emollient
Ceramide NP
The core lipid that keeps outer skin cells bound tightly.
Active Ingredients
Ceramide NS
Drives deep structural hydration layers.
Barrier Repair
Cholesterol
Skin-identical lipid necessary for a healthy barrier.
Hydrator / Humectant
Glycerin
A natural skin-identical moisture sponge.
Skin-Identical
Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine
Kiehl's "Pro-Ceramide"; repairs the lipid matrix.
Functional / Support
Palmitic Acid
The heavy, barrier-building fatty acid.