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C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters

What C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters is & what it does

C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters are skin-identical lipid esters formed by joining cholesterol and lanosterol with a range of fatty acids. They function as emollients and skin-conditioning agents that mimic components of the skin's own barrier lipids, helping to soften and smooth while supporting a comfortable, conditioned feel. Sterol esters are prized in barrier-care and moisturizing formulas. This ingredient is not a UV filter and carries no flagged concerns in this catalog.

What is C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters?

They are skin-identical lipid esters made by joining cholesterol and lanosterol with a range of fatty acids. They act as emollients and skin-conditioning agents.

What do C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters do in skincare?

They mimic components of the skin's own barrier lipids, helping to soften and smooth the skin and supporting a comfortable, conditioned feel. They are common in barrier-care and moisturizing formulas.

Are C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters safe?

They are generally considered low-concern emollient lipids, with no specific risks flagged in this catalog.

Sunscreens with C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters

We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:

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