Today’s consumers want more from their skincare: deep nourishment, clean ingredients, and proven results. Evonik’s cholesterol technologies deliver all three—offering a rich, caring feel while strengthening the skin’s natural barrier. Derived from bio-identical and sustainable sources, our cholesterol specialties are trusted across product categories, from moisturizers and eye creams to color cosmetics and sun care.
Clean, bio-identical ingredients and high performance moisturization
Cholesterol is gaining renewed attention in beauty and is increasingly used in daily routines—from moisturizers and eye creams to lipsticks and men’s care—thanks to its proven benefits in hydration, barrier repair, and skin compatibility. As prestige skincare and multifunctional products rise, cholesterol is becoming a go-to molecule for formulators seeking both efficacy and elegance.
across skincare, sun care, and color cosmetics—bringing rich care and reliable functionality to every formulation.
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Cholesterol is a naturally occurring lipid and a major component of the extracellular lipid matrix in the skin’s outermost layer, the stratum corneum. Alongside ceramides and fatty acids, cholesterol helps form lamellar structures that are vital for maintaining the skin’s barrier function, reducing water loss, and protecting against environmental stressors.
- 25% of stratum corneum lipids are cholesterol
- Supports elasticity, fluidity, and transmembrane diffusion
- Crucial for skin barrier integrity and hydration
How do Evonik’s cholesterol specialties work?
Evonik’s cholesterol specialties are designed to mimic the natural behavior of cholesterol in the skin, offering:
- Lamellar structure formation for barrier support
- Enhanced penetration of hydrophobic actives into the lipid matrix
- Emulsification and conditioning properties
- Oil solubility for rich textures and skin compatibility
These bio-identical molecules align cosmetic formulations with the skin’s natural architecture, improving efficacy and sensory appeal.