Can I use Cholesteryl Succinate with Phytosphingosine?
Works well together
Cholesteryl Succinate and Phytosphingosine are generally compatible and can be layered in the same routine. As always, introduce one new active at a time and watch how your skin responds.
Cholesteryl SuccinateBarrier support
- ✓Cholesterol ester that is more water-dispersible than free cholesterol, allowing it to be incorporated into a wider range of cream and emulsion formats
- ✓Replenishes cholesterol — one of the three key lamellar lipids (alongside ceramides and free fatty acids) essential for a healthy skin barrier
- ✓Cholesterol supplementation has been shown in studies to improve barrier recovery speed, particularly in dry or compromised skin
