Ingredient

phytosterol

Low risk

FunctionEmollient

What it is — Phytosterol (INCI: Phytosterols) is a plant-derived sterol, structurally related to the skin's own lipids, used as an emollient and barrier-supporting ingredient.

What it does — It helps soften and condition the skin and supports the skin's lipid barrier for a comfortable, less-tight feel.

Typical use — It appears in moisturisers, barrier creams, balms and hair conditioners, usually within a lipid or emollient blend.

Who it suits / good to know — Often chosen for dry, mature or barrier-stressed skin. It pairs naturally with ceramides and fatty acids.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: a lipid with an emollient, low-irritation profile. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk - fatty acid/lipid with emollient, low-irritation profile.
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Not currently in any DHALIORA product.

How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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