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 name | BETA-SITOSTEROL |
| Function | EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER |
| CAS number | 83-46-5 |
| EC number | 201-480-6 |
| Prevalence | 289 products (0.31% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 265 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 4,400 |
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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