Cholesterol

Rating:very good

INCI name

  • CHOLESTEROL,

Alternative names

  • Cholesterin,
  • 5-Cholesten-3ß-Ol,

Origin

  • synthetic,

Definition

  • Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)-,

INCI function

  • emollient,
  • emulsifying,
  • Stabilizing,
  • moisturizing,

Substance category

No information available

Characteristics

  • increases the water content of the skin and keeps it soft and smooth
  • promotes the formation of intimate mixtures of immiscible liquids by changing their interfacial tension
  • makes the skin supple and smoothes it
  • Improves ingredients or formulation stability and shelf-life
  • Prevents infection
  • approved for certified natural cosmetics

CAS-No.

  • 57-88-5,

EINECS/EILINCS-No.

  • 200-353-2,

Studies, literature and statements

Kursbuch Kosmetik, page 140

Prevents infection, smoothing

Wörterbuch der Kosmetik, page 58

Cholesterol is released and adds esters as well in the sebum, it makes it able to absorb water, and it works as a source regulator and protective substance. Skin crèmes with cholesterol are similar to skin fat both chemically and physically, are well-tolerated and make the epidermis soft and smooth. Cholesterol in crèmes and salves, especially in compensating for a lower level of lecithin, increases its ability to take on water and stabilizes the formulation with liposomes.

Springer Lexikon Kosmetik, page 104

Comes in skin fat (cholesterol makes it capable of absorbing water), found in all animal fats, among other tissues. Makes the skin soft and smoothed. Skin care material, emulsifier, liposome stabilizer. Recommended material.

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