Emollients

Beta-Sitosterol Limonene

emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning, masking, stabilising
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning, masking, stabilising

Purpose

Function

emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning, masking, stabilising
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
NOAEL4200 mg/kg
ConcernNone
Verdict

Beta-Sitosterol is safe for use in cosmetics with excellent safety profile, GRAS status, and no genotoxicity concerns.

US Note

GRAS status as food additive (E499); CIR assessed phytosterols as safe in cosmetics; no restrictions

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

Category
Emollients
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.