Beta-Sitosterol

INGREDIENT

Beta-Sitosterol

Phytosterol; Skin Conditioning

Approved

Low expected concern from topical cosmetic exposure. Beta-sitosterol is a naturally occurring plant sterol with low acute toxicity and no established major dermal sensitization, carcinogenicity, or endocrine-disruption concern at cosmetic-use levels.

Also known as 3 Synonyms
Function Emollient; Skin Conditioning
Safety Meter Approved
Evidence Level Moderate
CAS Number 83-46-5
Category Phytosterol; Skin Conditioning
Function Emollient; Skin Conditioning
Evidence Level Moderate
Status Approved
INSIDE THE FORMULA

What it does

Emollient; Skin Conditioning

OUR STANDARD

How to read this rating

This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.

RESEARCH

Sources

  1. 1 pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
FOUND IN

Found in Approved Products

This ingredient appears in 1 Oh Daisey Approved Product.

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