Dihydrocholesteryl Butyrate

Dihydrocholesteryl Butyrate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 4 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameDIHYDROCHOLESTERYL BUTYRATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number59000-59-8
Prevalence4 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Leave-in Treatments 50%Essences 25%Overnight Masks 25%

Frequently asked

What does Dihydrocholesteryl Butyrate do in skincare?
Dihydrocholesteryl Butyrate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Dihydrocholesteryl Butyrate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Dihydrocholesteryl Butyrate?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially leave-in treatments (50% of its uses).

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