Phytosteryl Canolate
AKA “Plant sterol canolate
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Phytosteryl canolate
AKA: Plant sterol canolate
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Clean
Phytosteryl Canolate is the ester of Phytosterol and the fatty acids derived from Canola Oil
CAS #
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Form
Powder
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Viscosity Controlling
Nourishes & Protects
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester combining phytosterols with canola oil-derived fatty acids. Created for cosmetic formulations as a skin-conditioning and emollient ingredient without traditional historical use.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR