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SITOSTERYL OCTATRIENOATE

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Sitosteryl Octatrienoate is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Sitosteryl Octatrienoate is a sterol ester of beta-sitosterol (a common plant sterol) with octatrienoic acid, functioning as a skin conditioning agent and emollient. Beta-sitosterol is well-known for its anti-inflammatory and barrier-supporting properties, and sterol esters are generally well-tolerated on skin. It is not listed on EU Annex II or III.

Skin benefits

  • Anti-inflammatory and barrier-strengthening
  • Emollient — softens skin
  • Antioxidant properties from sitosterol moiety

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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