★What is Phytosterols?
Phytosterols, also known as plant sterols, is natural lipid active ingredients extracted from plant oils and plant seeds. They have a molecular structure very similar to human skin cholesterol.
★Which cosmetic products are suitable to add Phytosterols?
Moisturizing face creams, facial lotions, night repair creams
Sensitive skin soothing & barrier repair serums
After-sun repair, post-procedure calming skincare products
Anti-aging nourishing creams and facial masks
Baby mild skincare, low-irritation lipid-replenishing cosmetics
★Is Phytosterols safe for topical cosmetic use?
Yes. Cosmetic grade Phytosterols are mild, non-irritating, low sensitization and highly safe.
Similar to human skin natural lipids, extremely friendly to fragile and sensitive skin
Pass skin irritation, eye irritation and skin sensitization safety tests
Suitable for long-term daily skincare, pregnant skin and delicate baby skin
★What is the recommended addition concentration of Phytosterols in cosmetics?
Daily moisturizing & basic barrier care: 0.5% – 2.0%
Sensitive skin repair & soothing formulations: 2.0% – 4.0%
High-efficiency anti-dry, anti-chapping & anti-aging cream: 4.0% – 6.0%
Leave-on skincare products: Maximum safe dosage ≤8.0%
★What formulation notes should cosmetic factories pay attention to?
Lipid-soluble ingredient, dissolve in oil phase during production
Suitable pH range: 5.5 – 7.0, stable under normal cosmetic formula conditions
Good high temperature resistance, not easy to degrade under conventional emulsification heating
Avoid long-term extreme high temperature above 80℃ to prevent active deterioration
★Which well-known brands use Phytosterols in skincare?
La Roche-Posay: Soothing repair cream series, strengthen skin barrier
CeraVe: Moisturizing barrier repair skincare, match phytosterols with ceramides
Avène: Sensitive skin calming and lipid-replenishing formulas
Bioderma: Gentle moisturizing and barrier repairing daily skincare
★What’s the difference between Phytosterols and Squalane?
Phytosterols: Focus on barrier repair, anti-inflammatory, soothe sensitive skin.
Squalane: Focus on deep moisturizing, improve skin smoothness. Combined use: Moisturize + repair, better for dry/sensitive skin.
★What specifications of Phytosterols do you supply?
INCI Phytosterols; Purity 40%/80%/90%/95%; White powder/granule
