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Phytosterols
AKA “Plant sterols, Phytosterol complex”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Phytosterols
AKA: Plant sterols, Phytosterol complex
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Phytosterols is a complex mixture of sterols isolated from the higher plants
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Plant-derived compounds used in traditional medicine systems for centuries as anti-inflammatory agents. Modern skincare adopted phytosterols in the late 20th century for their skin barrier-strengthening and cholesterol-reducing properties.
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR