Brassica campestris (Rapeseed) sterols

Brassica campestris (Rapeseed) sterols 1
Brassica campestris (Rapeseed) sterols 2
Brassica campestris (Rapeseed) sterols 3
Brassica campestris (Rapeseed) sterols 4
AKA: Rapeseed Sterols
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols is a cosmetic ingredient used as emollient, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Brassicaceae (Mustard/Cabbage family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
90989-79-0
Form
Liquid
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Plant sterols from rapeseed are modern cosmetic ingredients developed to mimic the skin barrier-supporting properties of cholesterol. They were incorporated into skincare formulations beginning in the late 20th century based on research into skin lipids.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR