Phytosterol

Stigmasterol

A plant-derived sterol that supports the skin barrier, reduces inflammation, and helps maintain healthy skin membrane structure.

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Comedogenic Rating

0/5

Irritation Potential

0/5

What is it?

Stigmasterol is an unsaturated plant sterol that mimics cholesterol in the skin's lipid bilayer. It integrates into the stratum corneum to help restore barrier function, reduce transepidermal water loss, and modulate inflammatory responses.

Used in barrier repair creams, anti-aging serums, and sensitive skin formulas to strengthen the skin barrier, reduce dryness, and provide mild anti-inflammatory benefits.

Key Benefits

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Barrier repair

Integrates into the skin's lipid bilayer to restore barrier integrity and reduce TEWL.

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Anti-inflammatory

Helps reduce skin inflammation and calm irritated skin.

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Skin structure support

Supports the organized lipid structure of the stratum corneum.

Suitable for

dry skinsensitive skinskin with a compromised barrierall skin types

Main Actions

✓ barrier repair✓ anti-inflammatory✓ TEWL reduction✓ skin structure support

When it may be insufficient

Stigmasterol works best as part of a complete lipid complex alongside ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids for comprehensive barrier repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Stigmasterol do for skin?

Used in barrier repair creams, anti-aging serums, and sensitive skin formulas to strengthen the skin barrier, reduce dryness, and provide mild anti-inflammatory benefits.

Who should use Stigmasterol?

Stigmasterol is suitable for: dry skin, sensitive skin, skin with a compromised barrier, all skin types.

Are there any warnings about Stigmasterol?

Stigmasterol works best as part of a complete lipid complex alongside ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids for comprehensive barrier repair.

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