Skin Conditioning
ACETYLATED C10-40 HYDROXYALKYL ACID CHOLESTEROL/LANOSTEROL ESTERS
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
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
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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