Caractéristiques
- INCI
- Beta-Sitosterol
- CAS
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83-46-5
Il s'agit du numéro de la substance dans le registre du Chemical Abstracts Service. Le numéro CAS identifie de manière unique une substance indépendamment de la langue, du nom commercial ou des synonymes.
- EC
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201-480-6
Il s'agit du numéro de substance dans le système européen d'identification chimique (numéro CE), utilisé dans les bases de données réglementaires européennes, y compris ECHA/CosIng.
- IUPAC
- Stigmast-5-En-3-.Beta.-Ol
- Fonctions
- emulsion stabilising, masking, skin conditioning, stabilising
Для кого подходит
Descriptif
Beta-Sitosterol is a plant-derived sterol, a naturally occurring compound found in oils, seeds, nuts, and some fruits and vegetables. In skincare and haircare, it’s used mainly for its soothing, barrier-supporting profile. It helps formulas feel more skin-friendly by supporting the look and feel of comfort, softness, and resilience, especially in products aimed at dry, stressed, or easily irritated-feeling skin.
For skin, beta-sitosterol is often included in moisturizers, balms, and after-sun or calming products because it can help reduce the appearance of dryness and support a smoother, more supple feel. In hair products, it may be used to condition the scalp or improve the feel of strands by adding a lightweight, emollient touch. People with dry, sensitive, or barrier-compromised-feeling skin may especially appreciate it.
Caveat: beta-sitosterol is not a miracle ingredient, and its effects depend on the full formula around it. It’s usually well tolerated, but as with any cosmetic ingredient, individual reactions can happen. If you’re very reactive or using a new product on sensitive skin, patch testing is a sensible step.
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