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 name | OYSTER STEROLS |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT |
| CAS number | - |
| Prevalence | 2 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (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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