7-Dehydrocholesterol

7-Dehydrocholesterol is a cosmetic ingredient used as an emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 20 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI name7-DEHYDROCHOLESTEROL
FunctionEMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number434-16-2
EC number207-100-5
Prevalence20 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches260

Used in

General Moisturizers 15%Serums 15%Body Lotions 10%Day Moisturizers 10%Face Cleansers 10%Ampoules 5%

Frequently asked

What does 7-Dehydrocholesterol do in skincare?
7-Dehydrocholesterol functions as an emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is 7-Dehydrocholesterol allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain 7-Dehydrocholesterol?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (15% of its uses).

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