Phytosterols
AKA “Plant sterols, Phytosterol complex”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Phytosterols
AKA: Plant sterols, Phytosterol complex
Synthetic · Skin Conditioning | Emollient | Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Phytosterols is a complex mixture of sterols isolated from the higher plants Science: Functions: Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical-Derived Synthetic. Typically derived from plant oils including soybean, canola, and vegetable sources as starting materials. Isolated through solvent extraction and purification processes from plant-based lipid fractions.
Function
Skin Conditioning | Emollient | Antioxidant
Benefits
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
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR