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Cholesterol (skin-repairing ingredients)

INCI: CHOLESTEROL
CAS 57-88-5
Cholesterol (skin-repairing ingredients). is used in cosmetic products as a skin-conditioning agent agent.
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Skin-conditioning agent, SC lipid replenisher, barrier co-lipid, essential triad component in ceramide-dominant 3:1:1 physiological moisturizer ratio
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Cholesterol (skin-repairing ingredients). is used in cosmetic products as a skin-conditioning agent agent.

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
57-88-5
INCI
CHOLESTEROL
Category
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Updated
Apr 2, 2026