Sphingolipids ek type ke lipids hain, jisme ceramides bhi shamil hain, jo naturally skin ke stratum corneum mein paye jaate hain. Ye skin barrier ko maintain karne mein madad karte hain aur TEWL (transepidermal water loss) ko kam karte hain. Topical formulations mein inhe skin barrier ko restore karne aur strengthen karne ke liye use kiya jaata hai. Ye ingredients dry skin aur compromised barrier ke liye bahut helpful hote hain aur skin ko healthy aur hydrated rakhne mein kaam aate hain.