Cholesterol is a raw material and could be used in cosmetic formulations. What is the major benefit and in what kind of cosmetic formulations?

19 September 2013 1 10K Report

Virtually everyone is aware of the connection between dietary cholesterol and heart disease. However it is a raw material that could be used in cosmetic formulations. What is the major benefit and in what kind of cosmetic formulations? What are other alternatives giving the similar functions?

Tariq Mahmood

Because cholesterol is also a part of our skin so it can be beneficial for moisturizing purpose if applied externally.

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