Cholesterol

INGREDIENT

Cholesterol

Skin Barrier Lipid; Emollient

Approved

Naturally present in human skin and widely used in barrier-support formulations with a favorable topical safety profile.

Also known as 1 Synonym
Function Replenishes skin lipids and supports barrier repair and moisture retention.
Safety Meter Approved
Evidence Level Strong
CAS Number 57-88-5
Category Skin Barrier Lipid; Emollient
Function Replenishes skin lipids and supports barrier repair and moisture retention.
Evidence Level Strong
Status Approved
INSIDE THE FORMULA

What it does

Replenishes skin lipids and supports barrier repair and moisture retention.

OUR STANDARD

How to read this rating

This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.

RESEARCH

Sources

  1. 1 pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
FOUND IN

Found in Approved Products

This ingredient appears in 1 Oh Daisey Approved Product.

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