Snapshot
- Overview
- Rapeseed-derived fats that soften skin and reduce moisture loss.
- Category
- Barrier Support, Skin Conditioning, Hydration
- Type
- Emollient
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Brassica campestris sterols are plant-derived sterol lipids obtained from rapeseed oil. They're used in skincare as emollient structuring agents that boost softness, stabilize textures, and increase slip in creams, balms, and sticks.
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Our take
Is Brassica Campestris Sterols a Good Ingredient?
Plant sterols help reinforce the lipid matrix and give reliable emolliency with a stable, low-irritation profile, and their performance for texture and barrier support is well established, which earns a Good rating; rare sensitivities to plant lipids keep it from Great.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Helps fortify the skin's lipid layer to reduce transepidermal water loss, promoting a plumper, more comfortable feel, and improves surface smoothness for a softer, well-nourished complexion.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Common in moisturizers, balms, and stick formats to add a plush, cushioned glide, and also used in lip products and rich creams to improve a velvety application.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally well tolerated and non-volatile; irritation is uncommon. Those with very sensitive skin should patch test due to rare contact sensitivity to plant-derived lipids. No specific regulatory restrictions known.
Products with Brassica Campestris Sterols
