Cholesteryl Nonanoate

Cholesteryl Nonanoate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 23 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameCHOLESTERYL NONANOATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
CAS number1182-66-7
EC number214-658-3
Prevalence23 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Essences 21.7%Eye Moisturizers 17.4%General Moisturizers 17.4%Leave-in Treatments 8.7%Serums 8.7%Ampoules 4.3%

Frequently asked

What does Cholesteryl Nonanoate do in skincare?
Cholesteryl Nonanoate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Cholesteryl Nonanoate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Cholesteryl Nonanoate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially essences (21.7% of its uses).

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