Is Phytosterols safe in cosmetics?
Phytosterols has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Phytosterols
INCI: PHYTOSTEROLS
Phytosterols (CAS 85665-33-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, viscosity increasing, skin protectant,. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, viscosity increasing, skin protectant, antioxidant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA permitted; CIR Final Report (Jan 2014): safe in present practices of use and concentration; VCRP: 177 leave-on and 215 rinse-off reported uses
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Phytosterols.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
5 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
acne
{"anti_acne_mechanism": "anti_inflammatory", "comedogenicity_rating_0_to_5": "1", "acne_type_efficacy": "inflammatory", "sebum_reduction_pct_clinical": "0-5", "prescription_required_usa": "No", "otc_drug_monograph_category": "No", "max_otc_concentration_pct": "No limit", "japan_quasi_drug_anti_acne": "No", "korea_functional_cosmetic_acne": "No", "eu_cosmetic_restriction_acne": "No restriction", "c…
cost_pricing
{"cost_tier": "mid-range", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_low": "25", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_high": "45", "natural_premium_markup_pct": "35", "organic_certified_premium_pct": "65", "supply_chain_volatility": "low", "primary_source_region": "Europe/China", "synthetic_vs_natural_cost_ratio": "2.0", "bulk_discount_threshold_kg": "100", "seasonal_price_variation": "low", "commodity_or_specialty": "spe…
hair_care
{"hair_function": "conditioning", "hair_type_suitability": "all", "curl_pattern_suitability": "all", "porosity_suitability": "all", "protein_sensitivity": "balanced", "moisture_protein_balance": "yes", "cg_method_approved": "not-a-silicone", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "no", "heat_protectant": "yes", "color_safe": "neutral", "ker…
pediatric_safety
{"safe_for_newborn_0_6m": "yes", "safe_for_infant_6_12m": "yes", "safe_for_toddler_1_3y": "yes", "safe_for_child_3_12y": "yes", "safe_for_teen_12_18y": "yes", "pediatric_max_concentration_pct": "5.0", "adult_max_concentration_pct": "5.0", "pediatric_dermal_absorption_factor": "minimal", "diaper_area_safe": "yes", "pediatric_allergy_prevalence": "low", "banned_in_children_products_eu": "no", "banne…
ph_stability
{"optimal_ph_min": "4.0", "optimal_ph_max": "9.0", "stable_ph_min": "3.5", "stable_ph_max": "10.0", "ph_dependent_function": "Good pH stability", "formulation_note": "Plant-derived sterols", "source": "Formulation literature"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Solvent
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Phytosterols.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Solvent
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
food_additive
Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phytosterols allowed in the EU?
Phytosterols EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phytosterols do in cosmetics?
Phytosterols functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, viscosity increasing, skin protectant, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85665-33-4.
Is Phytosterols used outside cosmetics?
Phytosterols also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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