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PEG-75 BETA-SITOSTEROL

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A highly ethoxylated plant sterol (75 mol EO) combining barrier-supporting sterol properties with high water solubility.

PEG-75 Beta-Sitosterol is the polyethylene glycol ether of beta-sitosterol (the most abundant plant sterol) with an average of 75 ethylene oxide units. The very high degree of ethoxylation makes this ingredient highly water-soluble, suitable for clear aqueous formulations, while retaining some of the skin barrier benefits of beta-sitosterol. Not restricted in EU cosmetics regulation. Beta-sitosterol is derived from plant sources such as soybean or tall oil.

Skin benefits

  • Skin-conditioning
  • Barrier support
  • High water solubility
  • Emollient

Known concerns

  • Potential residual ethylene oxide

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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