Ingredient
Cholesterol
A lipid ingredient that supports the skin barrier.
What it is
Cholesterol is a lipid naturally present in skin, used in skincare to support the skin barrier.
Why it's used in skincare
Commonly formulated alongside ceramides and phytosphingosine as part of a barrier-support system.
How Dermiscia uses it
Formulated into Velcria alongside ceramides and phytosphingosine.
Important considerations
Barrier-support ingredients work as a system rather than in isolation.