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Emollient

CHOLESTERYL LACTATE

Updated
88

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

An ester of cholesterol (a natural skin lipid) with lactic acid, designed to reinforce the skin's lipid barrier. Highly biocompatible since both components naturally occur in healthy skin.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE

Skin benefits

  • Mimics natural skin lipid profile
  • Reinforces barrier function
  • Combines emollient and humectant action
  • Excellent skin compatibility

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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