C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
Also known as: Cholesterol, Lanolin Cholesterol
A complex mixture of fatty acids from lanolin and cholesterol Conditions skin
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What Is C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters?
A complex mixture of fatty acids from lanolin and cholesterol that conditions skin and helps create thicker textures in cosmetics.
Cholesterol is naturally found in the body and is one of the predominant lipids in the skin. In topical formulations, it accelerates barrier recovery, particularly in ageing skin. High-quality formulations use cholesterol derived from purified wool wax isolation.
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Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
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- INCI Name
- C10-30 CHOLESTEROL/LANOSTEROL ESTERS
- Function
- Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
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