Canola Sterols

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AKA: Phytosterols, Plant sterols, Canola phytosterols
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Temperate regions, Europe. Derived from canola oil (Brassica napus), a cruciferous plant grown in temperate regions. Extracted through solvent separation or mechanical pressing, then purified to isolate the phytosterol compounds.
Canola Sterols is a mixture of phytosterols obtained from canola oil, derived from Brassica napus (Cruciferae), low in erucic acid
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2013
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR