Cholesteryl isostearate
Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT/EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE
✨ Role: Cholesteryl Isostearate is used as an emollient and stabilizing agent in cosmetic formulations. It helps maintain skin hydration by forming a protective barrier, leaving skin soft and smooth.
Ingredient type: Fat-soluble
Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for use in cosmetic products.
✨ Vegan: No, this ingredient is derived from cholesterol, which usually comes from animal sources.
✨ Worth knowing: Well tolerated by most skin types, Cholesteryl Isostearate is often combined with other emollient agents to improve the texture of formulations. Beware, however, of people with particular sensitivities to cholesterol-derived products.
Present in: Moisturizers, lotions, make-up and hair care products.
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