A plant sterol with stabilising and conditioning functions.
What it is
Beta-sitosterol is one of the most common plant sterols (phytosterols). CosIng lists it as an emulsion stabiliser, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent and light stabiliser.
Where it is used
Used in creams, lotions, serums, lip products and hair care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Emulsion stabilising
- Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Light stabilizer
- Protecting the cosmetic product from deterioration effects of light.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (190)
- Mini Dark Spot Correcting Radiance Recovery Serum: Travel-sized Dark Spot Serum · Charlotte Tilbury
- Dark Spot Correcting Radiance Recovery Serum: Dark Spot Serum For Face, Hands + Eye Area · Charlotte Tilbury
- Wonder Woman Blush Affair Cream & Powder Palette · Catrice
- Nourishing Hand Balm – Sakura Duft · ArtDeco
- Insta Kiss Pocket Cherry Candy · Pierre René
- Insta Kiss Pocket Caramel Fudge · Pierre René
- Insta Kiss Pocket Apricot Pie · Pierre René
- Soft eyepencil kredka do oczu · Paese
- Peeling do ust: RASPBERRY · NEONAIL
- Maska do ust: RASPBERRY · NEONAIL
- Bronzing Coco masło do ciała, brązujące, nawilżające 200 ml · Bielenda
- Luxury Body Oils olejek do ciała awokado, arganowy, jojoba 150 ml · Bielenda