Cholesterol

What is it?

Cholesterol is one of three key lipids (alongside ceramides and fatty acids) that make up the skin's natural stratum corneum barrier, used in skincare formulations to help replenish and rebalance this lipid matrix.

What does it do?

Commonly used alongside ceramides and fatty acids in barrier-repair moisturizers. Reviewed evidence describes cholesterol as an essential component of the physiological lipid ratio needed for effective skin barrier restoration, particularly in atopic-dermatitis-prone skin.

Real products containing this

• Ceramide Barrier Moisturiser — COR Skincare

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