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Skin lipids

Learn about squalane, ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids.

Understanding the ingredients

Lipids are fats. Areolar Balm contains ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids. It also contains squalane.

Phase 3 Cream combines squalane and ceramides with silicone, moisture-binding ingredients and peptides. Its ingredient mix differs from a balm.

Areolar Balm packaging visualization — Areolar Balm

FemaSilk combines squalane, dimethicone and silicone elastomer in a water-free base. Phase 3 Cream contains water. These bases are part of what makes the products different.

Follow your care instructions for skin products around dressings.

Review: Ceramide structure and skin-care formulations ↗MedlinePlus: Dry skin — general context ↗

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Ingredients & Details

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Product	Ingredients	Key differences
Areolar Balm Skin care	Squalane, Micro-silicone, Ceramides, Cholesterol, Fatty acids, Panthenol	A balm with squalane, silicone and skin lipids, including ceramides.
Phase 3 Cream Skin care	Water, Silicone-hybrid system, Squalane, Hyaluronic acid complex, Ceramides, Niacinamide	A cream with silicone, squalane, hyaluronic acid complex and ceramides.
FemaSilk Balm Skin care	Dimethicone, Silicone Elastomer Blend, Squalane, Panthenol, Allantoin, Bisabolol	A silicone-based balm with squalane, panthenol and vitamin E.

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Ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids are different lipids. Areolar Balm contains all three, along with silicone and squalane.
Phase 3 Cream contains squalane and ceramides.
FemaSilk has a water-free balm base; Phase 3 Cream contains water. Use each product’s own directions.