PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol
Reviewed by Emma · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Also known as: Canola Oil, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil
Hybrid blend of synthetic and plant-derived ingredients | Contains fatty acid from the rapeseed plant
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What Is PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol?
PEG-10 rapeseed sterol, also known as PEG-10 phytosterol, is a blend of humectant, texture-enhancing polyethylene glycol (PEG) and the fatty acid component of the rapeseed plant.
In cosmetics, PEG-10 rapeseed sterol is used as a cleansing and emulsifying ingredient. Typical use levels of PEG-10 rapeseed sterol in cosmetics are 1–5%, depending on formulary needs.
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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SpecialChem, Website, Accessed April 2025 [https://www.specialchem.com/cosmetics/inci-ingredients/peg-10-rapeseed-sterol]
How widely it's used
Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
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- INCI Name
- PEG-10 RAPESEED STEROL
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- Function
- Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant
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