Cholecalciferol
What Cholecalciferol is & what it does
Cholecalciferol is vitamin D3, a fat-soluble vitamin used in some cosmetic formulas as a skin-conditioning additive. In creams and lotions it is included for its role in skin maintenance, and it is naturally produced in skin on exposure to UVB light. As an oil-soluble compound it can be sensitive to light and oxidation, so it is typically used at low levels.
What does Cholecalciferol do in skincare?
Cholecalciferol is vitamin D3, used in some formulas as a skin-conditioning additive. It is included for its role in skin maintenance and is typically used at low levels because, as an oil-soluble vitamin, it can be sensitive to light and oxidation.
Is Cholecalciferol safe?
Cholecalciferol is the standard form of vitamin D3 and is generally considered safe at the low levels used in cosmetics. It is used topically as a conditioning ingredient rather than a treatment, so concerns are minimal at formula-relevant amounts.
Is Cholecalciferol natural or synthetic?
Cholecalciferol can be either. It is naturally produced in skin on exposure to UVB light and can be derived from lanolin, but the cosmetic ingredient may also be manufactured, so the source depends on the supplier.
Sunscreens with Cholecalciferol
We rate 9 sunscreens that contain it:
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Bergen Dermatology Sheer Joy Sunscreen SPF 50+
83/100
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Kopari Antioxidant Face Shield Daily 100% Mineral SPF 30
74/100
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Kabana Organic Skincare Green Screen® D Organic Sunscreen SPF 35 Original
65/100
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Ocean Potion Protect Nourish Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
64/100
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Soft touch Sunblock And Whitening Cream SPF 60
63/100
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GAVIA Sunblock And Whitening Cream Spf Uv60
63/100
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Soft touch Sun Block Anti- Aging Cream With Vitamin C
61/100
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GAVIA Sunblock & Brightening Cream SPF UV 60
55/100
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HAMPTON SUN Spf 15 Gel
49/100