Oyster Sterols

Oyster Sterols is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 2 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameOYSTER STEROLS
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
CAS number-
Prevalence2 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Leave-in Treatments 50%Serums 50%

Frequently asked

What does Oyster Sterols do in skincare?
Oyster Sterols functions as a skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Oyster Sterols allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Oyster Sterols?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially leave-in treatments (50% of its uses).

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