Barrier support ingredient
Cholesteryl Hydroxystearate
INCI: CHOLESTERYL HYDROXYSTEARATE
A cholesterol ester of hydroxystearic acid that mimics the skin's natural lipid composition. Used in premium Japanese moisturizers to reinforce the stratum corneum barrier and restore hydration.
Also known as: cholesteryl hydroxy stearate
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Benefits
- ✓Mimics natural skin lipids to reinforce the barrier
- ✓Rich emollient with barrier-repair properties
- ✓Excellent compatibility with skin's own cholesterol
No known watch-fors.
Compatibility
✓ Works well with
+ Behenyl Alcohol