SPF Scout · Ingredient

Beta-Sitosterol

Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

CAS 83-46-5

What this ingredient generally does

This is a multi-tasker that softens and smooths skin feel while conditioning it. It also helps keep the oil and water parts from separating, keeps the formula steady against light, and adds scent.

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Published formulations that list this ingredient

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Where this information comes from

Ingredient names, CAS numbers and recorded functions come from SPF Scout’s curated ingredient dictionary, grounded in CosIng, the European Commission’s Cosmetic Ingredient Database. Content © European Union, reused with acknowledgement.

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