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Beta-Sitosterol

Explained

Beta-Sitosterol is a plant-derived fatty acid with a structure similar to cholesterol (which naturally occurs in skin). It helps hydrate the skin and stabilize formulations.

This ingredient can be naturally found in fruits, veggies, nuts, and seeds.

See all 728 products with Beta-Sitosterol

Users who like it
97%
Users who avoid it
3%

What it does

Emulsion Stabilising Stabiliziing emulsion, making two non-mixable ingredients stable
Masking Obscuring or blocking
Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin
Stabilising Causing to become stable

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.9%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Treatments
Makeup
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
1%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 74521
INCI Name BETA-SITOSTEROL
EC #  201-480-6
All Functions Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Stabilising