Acetylated C10-40 hydroxyalkyl acid cholesterol/lanosterol esters
Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT
✨ Role: Acetylated cholesterol/lanosterol esters are used in cosmetics to improve the texture and stability of formulations. They provide emollient properties, thus helping to soften and smooth the skin by reinforcing its natural lipid barrier.
Ingredient type: Fat-soluble
⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is considered safe for cosmetic use according to current standards.
✨ Vegan: No, this ingredient is generally not vegan as cholesterol can be derived from animal sources.
✨ Worth knowing: This ingredient is generally well tolerated by most skin types. However, it is always advisable to perform a skin test when first using a product containing this ingredient to rule out any risk of irritation.
Found in: Frequently used in moisturizers, lotions, anti-aging products and dry skin care products.


