PHYTOSTERYL HYDROXYSTEARATE is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
PHYTOSTERYL HYDROXYSTEARATE
Safety grade: A
This is a plant-derived conditioning agent made from plant sterols and a fatty acid. It works to soften and smooth the skin while helping products stay stable.
This ingredient conditions and softens the skin while also helping to improve the texture and feel of cosmetic formulations.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Skin Conditioning ingredients
- TOCOPHEROL — Grade A
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- DIMETHICONE — Grade A
- TOCOPHERYL ACETATE — Grade A
- PANTHENOL — Grade A
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL — Grade A
- ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN — Grade A