Phytosteryl Butyrate is the ester of Phytosterol and Butyric Acid
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Form
Wax
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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
A modern synthetic ester created by combining plant-derived phytosterols with butyric acid. Developed in the late 20th century for use as an emollient and skin conditioning agent in contemporary cosmetics.