Critical barrier lipid alongside ceramides; plant-derived (phytocholesterol) available for vegan formulations; lanolin-sourced, flag for vegan/vegetarian assessment; optimum ratio with ceramides for barrier restoration approximately 1:1:1 (cholesterol:ceramide:fatty acid)
Function & Common Use
Skin Conditioning / Barrier Repair / Emulsifier
Emollient
Barrier creams moisturisers liposomal systems
Animal (lanolin) / Biotechnological
Concentration Limits
No limit
No limit
No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked
No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category
Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cholesterol safe to use in skincare?
Cholesterol has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Critical barrier lipid alongside ceramides; plant-derived (phytocholesterol) available for vegan formulations; lanolin-sourced, flag for vegan/vegetarian assessment; optimum ratio with ceramides for barrier restoration approximately 1:1:1 (cholesterol:ceramide:fatty acid)
Is Cholesterol allowed in India?
Cholesterol is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Cholesterol used for in cosmetics?
Cholesterol functions as: Skin Conditioning / Barrier Repair / Emulsifier. It is commonly found in: Barrier creams moisturisers liposomal systems.
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