Euterpe Oleracea Sterols
AKA “Acai (fruit) sterols
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Euterpe oleracea sterols
AKA: Acai (fruit) sterols
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Euterpe Oleracea Sterols is the sterol fraction isolated from the whole plant, Cabbage Palm, Euterpe oleracea, Arecaceae
CAS #
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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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Derived from the açaí palm, traditionally consumed by indigenous Amazonian peoples for nutrition and vitality, though modern cosmetic use of its sterols is a contemporary application.
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
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR