Ingredient glossary
Cholesterol
INCI: Cholesterol
Worth paying for
Does Cholesterol clash with what you already use? Check it →Strong results with strong evidence behind them. This is one genuinely worth having in a formula.
What it does
- barrier support
- repair
- texture
strong evidenceBarrier repair studies show equimolar and cholesterol-enriched ceramide-cholesterol-fatty acid mixtures accelerate recovery of transepidermal water loss in damaged and aged skin and improve atopic dermatitis outcomes.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- dry
- compromised barrier
- atopic
- photoaged
- sensitive
Approach with care
No specific group flagged to avoid it.
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
Plays well with
- ceramides
- fatty acids
- linoleic acid
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