| 1. Plant derived cholesterol acetate CASNo. 604-35-3 The chemical structural formula is as follows | 2. Plant derived cholesterol CASNo. 57-88-5, Chemical name: (3 β)- Choleste-5-en-3-ol The chemical structural formula is as follows |
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Safety characteristics
At present, all cholesterol products in the market are sourced from animal sources, such as animal brain, spinal cord, tissue, lanolin, etc. Animal derived products have certain characteristics, such as easy spoilage of raw materials, possible presence of endogenous residues or exogenous pollutants (such as proteins, microorganisms, viruses, pesticides, veterinary drugs, etc.), unclear composition and/or proportion, and unique harmful ingredients to the human body (such as prion proteins), which may affect the consistency of products between batches and even cause unpredictable adverse reactions after use.
The Use of Plant Derived Cholesterol
Cholesterol has a wide range of uses and can be used as a cosmetic raw material, medicinal excipient, starting material for synthesizing vitamin D3, and feed additive, in various industries such as pharmaceutical and chemical production. Plant derived cholesterol has dispelled concerns about the risk of carrying animal viruses and expanded its use in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and health food industries.
Cholesterol (cholesterol) is a cosmetic raw material approved by the former National Food and Drug Administration (CFDA), used as a softener, emulsifier, and viscosity control agent. The secretion of human skin contains a certain amount of cholesterol and its derivatives, which have a smooth and moisturizing effect. Therefore, sufficient cholesterol is essential for human skin. Cholesterol is not irritating to the skin and is not photosensitized. Moisturizing cosmetics generally contain 1.4% and have the function of enhancing other active agents. At the same time, cholesterol is also a very necessary anti-inflammatory agent with a synergistic effect on permeability.
In recent years, ceramide, a popular humectant, plays a role by simulating intercellular lipids by forming a compound with cholesterol and fatty acids in a certain proportion. It is similar in structure to the substances that make up the stratum corneum of the skin, and can quickly penetrate into the skin, combine with the water in the stratum corneum, forming a network structure that can effectively lock in water.
