shea butter + ceramide

Shea butter + ceramide is a topical combination product formulated primarily as a skin moisturizer and barrier repair agent. The formulation typically contains Butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), which acts as an emollient to soften and soothe dry or compromised skin, and Ceramide NP, a lipid molecule that helps restore the skin’s natural barrier function by replenishing essential lipids. This combination is used in over-the-counter creams for conditions such as eczema, atopic dermatitis, dry skin, and other forms of dermatitis. The mechanism of action involves both occlusive moisturizing from shea butter and reinforcement of the stratum corneum lipid matrix by ceramides to reduce transepidermal water loss and improve overall skin hydration[1][2][4][6]. These products are not FDA-approved drugs but are widely marketed for dermatological use.

Brand names

Ato Standard Premium Mildcream

Other names

shea butter and ceramide creamshea butter + ceramide NP creambutyrospermum parkii (shea butter) + ceramide NP