Same molecule as CeraVe
Your skin has a barrier. If it's broken, no moisturizer will fix it, except the one that rebuilds it.
Three essential ceramides plus hyaluronic acid plus MVE technology. Developed with dermatologists. Clinically proven to restore the skin barrier. 16 oz.
Ships within 1 to 2 business days from our pharmacy. Free shipping on subscriptions and orders over $50.
The protocol.
- Apply within 3 minutes of bathing or showering, on slightly damp skin
- Apply in the direction of hair growth to avoid follicular occlusion
- Use morning and evening for eczema or barrier compromised skin
- Safe for face, body, and sensitive areas. Fragrance free, non comedogenic.
- For eczema: apply immediately after bathing, then again 4 to 6 hours later as maintenance
Safe for. Use with caution.
Safe for
- Eczema, psoriasis, severely dry skin
- Daily face and body moisturization for sensitive skin
- Newborn through adult use
- Skin in active healing from any cause
Use with caution
- Allergic reaction to any ceramide ingredient is rare. Patch test if hypersensitive.
- Open wounds. Apply around, not inside.
- Best results require the 3 minute post bath application window.
Before you buy just the tablet, look at this.
Fairview Daily Skin Health Kit$42.99
- CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 16oz
- Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 16oz
- Aquaphor Healing Ointment 14oz
- Sunscreen SPF 50
Individual total: $51.96 → Kit: $42.99 → You save $8.97.
Plus you skip the $50 minimum entirely.
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Complete the protocol.
What chain pharmacies never explain.
Most moisturizers work as humectants (attract water to skin) or occlusives (seal moisture in). They address the symptom, dry skin, without addressing the cause: a compromised skin barrier.
The skin barrier is composed primarily of ceramides, lipid molecules that fill the spaces between skin cells, creating a waterproof matrix that prevents water loss and blocks external irritants. In eczema, psoriasis, chronically dry skin, and aging skin, ceramide levels are depleted. The skin cells are intact but the mortar between the bricks is missing. Water escapes freely. Irritants penetrate more easily. The skin is reactive, dry, and inflamed.
CeraVe was developed around a single clinical insight: you cannot restore the skin barrier without restoring ceramides. The formula contains three ceramides (Ceramides 1, 3, and 6 II) that match the natural ceramides found in healthy skin, along with hyaluronic acid and MVE (MultiVesicular Emulsion) technology, a patented delivery system that slowly releases ceramides over time. This is not marketing language. CeraVe was developed in collaboration with the National Eczema Association and is the most evidence supported OTC moisturizer for barrier compromised skin.
CeraVe is my first moisturizer recommendation for eczema, psoriasis, severely dry skin, and for anyone whose skin feels constantly tight, itchy, or reactive. The ceramide restoration is the science that separates it from most other moisturizers. Application timing matters. Apply CeraVe within 3 minutes of getting out of the shower or bath, while the skin is still slightly damp. On dry skin applied 30 minutes after bathing, the protocol loses a significant portion of its effectiveness.
Dr. Mike Acheampong, PharmD, MPH. Fairview Pharmacy, Hattiesburg, MS.
Questions, answered.
How is this different from the brand on the same shelf?
Where we stock the brand name (Neosporin, CeraVe, Lamisil, etc.), the medicine is identical. Our price is what changes. Where a category has equally effective generic active ingredients, the FDA bioequivalence standard guarantees the same active ingredient at the same dose. The pharmacist context on every product page is the part you cannot get at a chain.
How soon will my order ship?
Orders ship within 1 to 2 business days from our pharmacy in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. You'll receive a tracking number once your package leaves the pharmacy. Free shipping on orders over $50. Defense Kit purchases skip the $50 minimum entirely.
What is your return policy?
Unopened products in their original sealed packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery for a refund. For safety reasons, opened skincare and wound care products are not returnable. If something arrives damaged or incorrect, contact us within 7 days and we'll make it right.
Can I use this with my prescription medications or topical Rx?
Most OTC skin and wound products are compatible with prescription topicals, but the order and timing of application matter. Steroid creams, retinoids, and prescription antifungals each have their own rules. For any combination involving prescriptions, please call us at the pharmacy for a free consultation. No appointment, no hold music.
Is this safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Most products in this collection are safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding when used as directed on small skin surface areas. Exceptions include hydrocortisone over large areas, terbinafine (Lamisil) during pregnancy, and selenium sulfide (Selsun Blue) on the scalp. Before ordering during pregnancy or breastfeeding, please request a free pharmacist consultation.
One product is good. The kit is the protocol.
Dr. Mike doesn't hand patients single products. He hands them protocols. The Fairview Daily Skin Health Kit is the full version of what most people need. And it skips the $50 minimum.