Phytosteryl Linoleate

AKA: Plant sterol linoleate

Synthetic

Antioxidant

Not Clean

OriginPhytosterols and linoleic acid are combined, typically derived from plant oils like soybean or rapeseed. Synthesized through esterification, linking phytosterol molecules with linoleic acid via catalytic or chemical processes.

Phytosteryl Linoleate is the ester of Phytosterol with Linoleic Acid

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Antioxidant

Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.

Neutralizes Free Radicals

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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EWG

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

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR