Phytosteryl Linoleate/Linolenate

AKA: Plant Sterol Linoleate

Synthetic

Antioxidant

Not Clean

OriginDerived from phytosterols (plant-derived sterols) combined with linoleic and linolenic acids (polyunsaturated fatty acids). Synthesized through esterification of phytosterols with a mixture of linoleic and linolenic acids.

Phytosteryl Linoleate/Linolenate is the ester of Phytosterol with a mixture of Linoleic Acid and Linolenic 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