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Emollient

CHOLESTERYL LANOLATE

CAS 223706-99-8 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A cholesterol-and-lanolin-acids ester. Acts as a rich, skin-identical emollient. Generally safe but lanolin-allergic users should avoid.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Skin-identical lipid for barrier support
  • Emollient and conditioning
  • Boosts moisturizer richness
  • Compatible with sensitive-skin formulas

Known concerns

  • Lanolin-derived — possible reaction in lanolin-allergic users
  • Animal-origin ingredient (sheep wool)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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