Beta Sitosterol
AKA “BETA-SITOSTEROL, Sitosterol, Azuprostat, 23-Dihydrostigmasterol, Cinchol, Quebrachol, Rhamnol, beta-Sitosterin
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Ingredient Facts
Beta sitosterol
AKA: BETA-SITOSTEROL, Azuprostat, 23-Dihydrostigmasterol, Cinchol, Quebrachol, Rhamnol, Beta-Sitosterin
Botanical · Emulsifier | Fragrance | Conditioning | UV-Filter · EWG: 5
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Clean
A plant-derived ingredient that helps condition and protect skin while keeping formulas smooth and stable. It works to maintain moisture and shield against sun damage.
Solubility 10 mg/mL
Formula
C29H50O
Mol. Weight
414.70
CAS #
83-46-5
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Beta sitosterol is a phytosterol compound synthesized from plant sterol starting materials or derived from vegetable oils through extraction. It is produced through chemical isolation and purification from plant sources like soybean and rapeseed oils.
Function
Emulsifier | Fragrance | Conditioning | UV-Filter
Benefits
Emulsion Stabilising
Skin Conditioning
Light Stabilizer
Prevents light degradation
Provides scent
Keeps product blended
Traditional Use
Insufficient information to provide a meaningful historical or traditional use description; this appears to be an incomplete or incorrectly formatted ingredient designation.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
EWG Score5
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR