Euterpe oleracea (acai) sterols
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- Categories: Emollients, Skin-Soothing, Skin-Replenishing
The sterol portion derived from the acai plant. Plant sterols have a replenishing and hydrating ability on skin. One of the identified sterols in acai is beta-sitosterol, which has soothing benefits for skin.
References for this information:
Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi, December 2014, pages 4,620-4,624
Journal of Dietary Supplements, May 2012, pages 128-147
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, November 2006, pages 8,598 - 8,603
See acai beta-sitosterol Euterpe oleracea fruit extract
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