Cholesteryl Stearate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cholest-5-en-3-.beta.-yl stearate
What does it do?
Cholesteryl Stearate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Cholesteryl Stearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cholesteryl Stearate?
Cholesteryl Stearate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cholest-5-en-3-.beta.-yl stearate
Is Cholesteryl Stearate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cholesteryl Stearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cholesteryl Stearate do in cosmetic products?
Cholesteryl Stearate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Cholesteryl Stearate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Cholesteryl Stearate is 35602-69-8.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010