Euterpe Oleracea Sterols

AKA: Acai (fruit) sterols
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Euterpe Oleracea Sterols is the sterol fraction isolated from the whole plant, Cabbage Palm, Euterpe oleracea, Arecaceae
CAS #
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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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Derived from the açaí palm, traditionally consumed by indigenous Amazonian peoples for nutrition and vitality, though modern cosmetic use of its sterols is a contemporary application.
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
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️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