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Brassica campestris (Rapeseed) sterols
AKA “Rapeseed Sterols”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Brassica campestris (Rapeseed) sterols
AKA: Rapeseed Sterols
Ingredient · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols is a cosmetic ingredient used as emollient, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Brassicaceae (Mustard/Cabbage family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
90989-79-0
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Plant sterols from rapeseed are modern cosmetic ingredients developed to mimic the skin barrier-supporting properties of cholesterol. They were incorporated into skincare formulations beginning in the late 20th century based on research into skin lipids.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Ammonium Phosphatidyl Rapeseedate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Coco-Rapeseedate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Glyceryl Hydrogenated Rapeseedate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Glyceryl Tripalmate/Palm Kernelate/Olivate/Macadamiate/Rapeseedate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Glycol Dipalmate/Rapeseedate/Soyate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Grapeseed Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-2 Rapeseedamine
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-4 Rapeseedamide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Potassium Rapeseedate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Rapeseed Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Rapeseed Oil PEG-20 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Rapeseed Oil PEG-3 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sodium Grapeseedate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sodium Rapeseedate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Hydrogenated Grapeseed Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG-4 Rapeseedamide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Rapeseed Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Sodium Rapeseedate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR