Beta-Sitosterol

Beta-Sitosterol is a cosmetic ingredient used as an emulsion stabilising, fragrance agent. It is used in 289 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 265 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameBETA-SITOSTEROL
FunctionEMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER
CAS number83-46-5
EC number201-480-6
Prevalence289 products (0.31% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies265 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches4,400

Used in

General Moisturizers 11.8%Serums 11.1%Shampoos 6.6%Body Lotions 5.9%Makeup Removers 5.9%Face Cleansers 5.5%

Frequently asked

What does Beta-Sitosterol do in skincare?
Beta-Sitosterol functions as an emulsion stabilising, fragrance agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Beta-Sitosterol?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (11.8% of its uses).

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