Emollient

C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters

Also known as: Cholesterol, Lanolin Cholesterol

A complex mixture of fatty acids from lanolin and cholesterol Conditions skin

At a glance

May feed Fungal Acne

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.

How widely it's used

0.2%
of skincare products contain this ingredient — placing it in the top 25% of most-used ingredients.
Most common in: Moisturisers Treatments

Regulatory information

Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.

Show identifiers
INCI Name
C10-30 CHOLESTEROL/LANOSTEROL ESTERS
Function
Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling

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