Phytosterols
What Phytosterols is & what it does
Plant-derived sterols that mimic skin lipids, helping reinforce the barrier, soothe, and protect against moisture loss. They also lend antioxidant and conditioning benefits.
What do Phytosterols do in skincare?
Phytosterols are plant-derived sterols used as skin-conditioning and emollient ingredients. They help support the skin's moisture barrier and can give formulas a soft, soothing feel. They are often included to improve comfort and reduce the feeling of dryness.
Are Phytosterols comedogenic?
Phytosterols are generally considered low on the comedogenic scale and are not typically flagged as pore-clogging. How any ingredient behaves depends on the full formula and your individual skin. If you are acne-prone, patch testing new products is a sensible approach.
Are Phytosterols natural or synthetic?
Phytosterols are natural in origin, sourced from plant materials such as vegetable oils and grains. Because they are plant-derived rather than animal-derived, they are generally suitable for vegan formulas.
Sunscreens with Phytosterols
We rate 48 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Realbarrier Aqua Soothing Sun Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++
94/100
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Realbarrier Aqua Soothing Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++
91/100
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SkinArté Sunshield Advanced Anti-aging Protective Cream SPF 50+
90/100
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Caudalie High Protection Cream SPF50
89/100
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Caudalie Antiage Protect Cream SPF 50+
89/100
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Avene Hydrance Uv - Light Hydrating Emulsion Spf 30
88/100
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And Mirai Protect Uv Ex Spf 50 Pa++++
88/100
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Sidmool Min Jung Gi Physical Sun Block Spf 35 Pa+++
83/100
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HEDO Mist SPF 30
81/100
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Bueno AirFit Cica Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++
79/100