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Emollient

PHYTOSTERYL MACADAMIATE

Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Phytosteryl macadamiate — a phytosterol ester of macadamia fatty acids that mimics skin lipids. Excellent barrier emollient with very strong tolerability.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Plant sterol ester emollient
  • Strong barrier-mimicking lipid
  • Light, silky skin feel

Known concerns

  • Tree-nut origin (macadamia)
  • Limited published clinical data
  • Possible heavy feel on oily skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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