bananapeel

7-Dehydrocholesterol

7-DEHYDROCHOLESTEROL

Data confidence:Moderate

Function

Skin Conditioning Agent, Antioxidant

About this ingredient

A naturally occurring sterol precursor to vitamin D3 found in skin and animal-derived sources. When exposed to UVB radiation, it converts to previtamin D3, making it valuable in skincare formulations for its role in vitamin D synthesis and skin barrier support. It functions as a skin conditioning agent and supports the skin's natural photoprotection mechanisms.

Found in 2+ sunscreens