BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS STEROLS
BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS STEROLS are a mixture of sterols obtained from Brassica campestris L., a member of the Brassicaceae family. They are not one single molecule or a whole botanical extract: the name identifies the sterol fraction used as a cosmetic ingredient, a group of lipid-like compounds found in plant-derived materials.
BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS STEROLS: what it is
BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS STEROLS are a mixture of sterols obtained from Brassica campestris L., a member of the Brassicaceae family. They are not one single molecule or a whole botanical extract: the name identifies the sterol fraction used as a cosmetic ingredient, a group of lipid-like compounds found in plant-derived materials.
The botanical name Brassica campestris still appears on labels and technical documents, although current taxonomy accepts Brassica rapa L. for the species. That equivalence helps identify the plant behind the ingredient, but it does not disclose which plant part or extraction method was used for a particular product.
BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS STEROLS: what it does in cosmetics
In skin-care products, Brassica Campestris Sterols work as emollients and skin-conditioning ingredients. In practical terms, they are included to support a less rough feel during application and a softer skin feel afterward; the result a person notices belongs to the finished product, where this blend is combined with other ingredients.
Research has examined a phytosterol-enriched Brassica campestris pollen extract given orally to rats. That material, route of use, and study model differ from Brassica Campestris Sterols in a topical cosmetic, so the study does not show a topical cosmetic result or support an expectation that this ingredient treats skin conditions.
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