Beta-Sitosterol
Beta-Sitosterol
Is Beta-Sitosterol safe in skincare?
CIR safe as used
Based on
- Reference: European Commission
Safe as used · Common emollient. Not listed in the EU prohibited or restricted annexes. Role-level default; per-ingredient literature check still pending.
- Reference: Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
Safe as used · CIR report 651 conclusion
Is Beta-Sitosterol classified as a carcinogen?
Only four bodies count here: IARC, EU CLP, US NTP and California Prop 65.
Not classified by IARC, EU CLP, US NTP, or California Prop 65.
How is Beta-Sitosterol regulated?
Cosmetic ingredient
Not found on any prescription-drug, professional-treatment, or US OTC monograph list, so it is treated as a cosmetic ingredient. This is a passive default ("not on any known restricted list"), not an individually verified positive finding.
Products that list this ingredient
84 products in our catalog list this ingredient. Here are the 12 with the most reviews.
- e.l.f. CosmeticsSuntouchable All Set for Sun SPF 45
- BIOHEAL BOHBIOHEAL BOH Panthecell Repair Cica Cream Mist
- Centellian24Centellian24 Expert Madeca Cream Active Renew PDRN Set
- BIOHEAL BOHBIOHEAL BOH Repair Cica-Some Gel Pads 80ct
- OgeeLiquid Gold Cleansing Oil
- VacationShimmer Oil SPF 30 Sunscreen
- Drunk ElephantBora Barrier Repair Cream
- SickScience LabsShapeShift Advanced Jaw & Neck Firming Serum
- PhilosophyUltimate Miracle Worker Nighttime Serum-in-Cream with Retinol & Ahas
- Oak EssentialsBalancing Mist Face & Body Toner
- Perricone MDHigh Potency Triple Retinol Renewal Serum
- BiodermaAtoderm Intensive Balm for Very Dry to Atopic Skin
Sources (2)
- Reference: European Commission
- Reference: Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
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