Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols

BRA

9/10

Concern level

High concern

A plant sterol mixture derived from rapeseed (Brassica species), typically rich in phytosterols such as beta-sitosterol, campesterol, and brassicasterol. In cosmetics it is used mainly as a barrier-supporting emollient/conditioning ingredient and formulation aid, helping improve skin feel and lipid performance in creams, lip balms, and makeup. CIR reports this ingredient as safe in the present practices of use and concentration, with reported cosmetic use up to 7% in leave-on products.

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

MoisturizingSupports Barrier Function

Chemical Properties

Typical Concentration

0.10% - 7.00%

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin9/10

oily skin5/10

sensitive skin7/10

acne prone6/10

mature skin8/10

normal skin8/10

Interactions

incompatible with: No specific incompatibilities are established for routine cosmetic use, If used in emulsions, compatibility should be checked with the full oil phase and emulsifier system, For very sensitive users, consider patch testing when paired with other botanical extracts or fragrance

Risks & Warnings

Overall low risk when used topically at cosmetic concentrations. Main considerations are rare irritation or sensitivity in very reactive users and possible trace residuals from botanical sourcing if purification is poor. Because this is a plant-derived sterol mixture, people with highly specific botanical allergies should patch test if concerned. No established pregnancy-specific contraindication for topical cosmetic use was identified in the sources reviewed.

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