Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters
INCI: MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL PHYTOSTEROL ESTERS
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Generally considered very safe; phytosterols are naturally occurring plant sterols (ฮฒ-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol) with anti-inflammatory properties; no significant sensitization risk reported. Esterification of macadamia oil fatty acids with plant-derived phytosterols enhances skin barrier reinforcement and anti-inflammatory activity; phytosterols structurally mimic cholesterol in the skin's lipid matrix, improving lamellar organization; improved oxidative stability versus the pare...
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Is Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters safe in cosmetics?
Generally considered very safe; phytosterols are naturally occurring plant sterols (ฮฒ-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol) with anti-inflammatory properties; no significant sensitization risk reported. Esterification of macadamia oil fatty acids with plant-derived phytosterols enhances skin barrier reinforcement and anti-inflammatory activity; phytosterols structurally mimic cholesterol in the skin's lipid matrix, improving lamellar organization; improved oxidative stability versus the pare... The EU classifies Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters allowed in the EU?
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters do in cosmetics?
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, barrier repair. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (CosIng-listed).
What is the Margin of Safety for Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters?
not established 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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