Consumer education about skin barrier function — the stratum corneum's role in retaining moisture and blocking irritants — drove a fundamental shift toward gentler, barrier-supportive formulations. CeraVe, La Roche-Posay, and Vanicream grew substantially as consumers sought ceramide-rich, pH-balanced products over aggressive actives.
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