The use of vegetable oil product(s) (I) selected from oleo-distillates, unsaponifiables and/or furan lipids is claimed in the preparation of a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or dermatological composition (A) for promoting the synthesis of cutaneous lipids, specifically lipids of the epidermal cutaneous barrier, especially one or more of cholesterol, cholesterol sulfate and ceramides 1 and 2. An independent claim is included for the use of (I) as a food or feed additive for promoting the synthesis of cutaneous lipids. ACTIVITY : Dermatological; vulnerary; antiinflammatory; antipruritic; antiseborrheic. MECHANISM OF ACTION : Cutaneous lipid synthesis promoter.