Skin Conditioning
FUCOSTEROL
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A phytosterol from brown algae. Supports the skin barrier like cholesterol does; broadly safe with thin cosmetic-specific safety literature.
Function
Skin benefits
- Algal phytosterol
- Skin barrier support
Known concerns
- Limited cosmetic-specific dossier
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
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