CHOLESTEROL

Helps protect the formula from changes caused by light. Used to help keep skin in good condition.

Its role in a formula

Light stability

Helps protect the formula from changes caused by light.

Skin conditioning

Used to help keep skin in good condition.

Softening

Helps soften and smooth the skin.

Mixing oil and water

Helps oil and water combine in a formula.

Texture

Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is.

On the ingredient label

The INCI name is CHOLESTEROL. Our verified product labels also use: Cholesterol.

These functions are listed by COSMILE Europe. A formulation role describes why an ingredient is used; it does not establish a finished product's clinical results or the ingredient's concentration.

Products containing this ingredient

AXIS-Y

Sources

COSMILE Europe / Cosmetics Europe: CHOLESTEROLChecked 2026-10-05T21:44:44.645953+00:00