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ACETYLATED C10-40 HYDROXYALKYL ACID CHOLESTEROL/LANOSTEROL ESTERS

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Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Acetylated sterol esters built on cholesterol and lanosterol — sterols native to skin. Provide barrier-repair lipids and emolliency. Generally well tolerated; sourcing transparency matters for vegan formulations.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Sterol esters mimic natural skin barrier lipids
  • Cholesterol and lanosterol are native to skin
  • Long-chain hydroxyalkyl esters add emolliency
  • Supports barrier repair and lipid replenishment

Known concerns

  • Sterol source must be ethically derived (plant vs animal lanolin-related)
  • Limited published cosmetic safety data on this specific ester complex

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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