Phytosterols

BarrierMoisturizingSoothing

INCI: Phytosterols

In short · TL;DR

Category

Moisturizing

Effect

Plant-derived sterols that soften the skin and replenish barrier lipids.

Concentration

Depends on loading level (usually a few percent or less).

Effect

Plant-derived sterols that soften the skin and replenish barrier lipids.

Mechanism

Having a cholesterol-like structure, they support the lamellar structure of stratum corneum lipids and provide emollient properties.

Typical concentration

Depends on loading level (usually a few percent or less).

Onset

Improvement in feel is immediate.

Cautions

Few notable serious cautions, but attention to formulation stability is needed.

Evidence & references

参考文献: In vivo spectrophotometric evaluation of skin barrier recovery after topical application of soybean phytosterols（PubMed PMID:18528589 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18528589/）

This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.

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