Barrier support ingredient
Cholesteryl Succinate
The succinate half-ester of cholesterol. Cholesterol is a critical structural component of the skin's lamellar lipid bilayers, maintaining fluidity and barrier integrity. The succinate modification improves water dispersibility compared to free cholesterol, enabling its use in O/W emulsion systems. Commonly included in ceramide-complex formulas alongside Ceramide NP and free fatty acids for a multi-component barrier repair effect.
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Benefits
- ✓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
No known watch-fors.
Compatibility
✓ Works well with
+ Ceramide NP+ Ceramide AP+ Ceramide EOP+ Phytosphingosine
