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Ingredient · Personal Care Active

Cholesterol (skincare)

Cleaner · 8/10, higher is cleaner

How we reached this

Sterol lipid co-resident with ceramides in the stratum corneum; topical use restores the lipid-barrier ratio. Standard in dermatology-formulated baby skincare (CeraVe). Well-tolerated.

Sources · 1

  • EWG Skin Deep — Cholesterol

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Products containing this · 5

About this rating

Ratings run 1–10, higher is cleaner, and are set editorially against the sources above — see the methodology page for how an ingredient rating becomes part of a product score. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.