Emollient
PHYTOSTERYL/DECYLTETRADECYL MYRISTOYL METHYL BETA-ALANINATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A phytosterol-fatty alcohol ester used as an emollient mimicking skin lipids. Generally well tolerated; thin published safety data for this specific molecule.
Skin benefits
- Sterol-fatty alcohol ester provides emollience and barrier support
- Phytosterol portion mimics skin lipids
- Used in moisturizers and color cosmetics
Known concerns
- Limited public SCCS review for this specific ester
- Composition complexity makes batch reproducibility variable
- Possible mild irritation in rare cases
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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