Canola Sterols
AKA “Phytosterols, Plant sterols, Canola phytosterols”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Canola sterols
AKA: Phytosterols, Plant sterols, Canola phytosterols
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Canola Sterols is a mixture of phytosterols obtained from canola oil, derived from Brassica napus (Cruciferae), low in erucic acid
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Plant sterols extracted from canola oil in modern cosmetic formulation. Plant sterols have been recognized for skin barrier support in contemporary skincare research, though their isolated use is a 21st-century development.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Canola Sterols
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Phytosterols
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Phytosterols
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR