Glycine Soja Sterols

INCI: GLYCINE SOJA STEROLS

CAS Number
Not assigned a single CAS — mixture of phytosterols (β-sitosterol, stigmasterol, campesterol) from soybean
Function
Skin conditioning, emollient (phytosterol complex that reinforces skin barrier)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific FDA restriction; phytosterols are well-established in cosmetics

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Soy-derived phytosterol complex that reinforces skin barrier; sterols are protein-free and generally non-allergenic, but must be declared for allergen-aware consumers and supplier COA should confirm absence of soy proteins.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glycine Soja Sterols safe in cosmetics?

Soy-derived phytosterol complex that reinforces skin barrier; sterols are protein-free and generally non-allergenic, but must be declared for allergen-aware consumers and supplier COA should confirm absence of soy proteins. The EU classifies Glycine Soja Sterols as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Glycine Soja Sterols allowed in the EU?

Glycine Soja Sterols EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Glycine Soja Sterols do in cosmetics?

Glycine Soja Sterols functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient (phytosterol complex that reinforces skin barrier). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned a single CAS — mixture of phytosterols (β-sitosterol, stigmasterol, campesterol) from soybean.

What is the Margin of Safety for Glycine Soja Sterols?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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