CHOLESTERYL OLEYL CARBONATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A cholesterol-based carbonate that forms a protective, velvet-like film on skin — a sophisticated emollient that mimics skin's natural lipids.
Cholesteryl Oleyl Carbonate is a sterol-based carbonate ester formed between the hydroxyl group of cholesteryl oleyl alcohol and a carbonate linkage. This gives it a unique semi-solid crystalline structure at room temperature. It functions as a skin-conditioning agent and viscosity-controlling agent, providing a distinctive velvet, non-greasy emollient feel. The cholesterol-derived backbone is structurally related to skin sterols (such as cholesterol and desmosterol) that are natural components of the stratum corneum lipid matrix. This structural similarity makes it highly biocompatible and unlikely to cause irritation or sensitization. No regulatory restrictions apply to this ingredient.
Skin benefits
- Protective emollient film
- Conditions and smooths skin
- Highly biocompatible
- Non-greasy velvet feel
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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