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Unsaponifiables
AKA “Plant unsaponifiables, lipophilic compounds, phytosterols”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Unsaponifiables
AKA: Plant unsaponifiables, Lipophilic compounds, Phytosterols
Synthetic · Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
Argan fruit extract that deeply nourishes and softens skin, leaving it smooth and moisturized.
CAS #
223747-87-3
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Plant-derived compounds (such as sterols, squalene, and polyphenols) that remain after saponification. Historically extracted from plant oils in traditional medicine; now isolated for their skin-conditioning and anti-inflammatory properties in modern cosmetics.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Amended Safety Assessment of Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Sesame Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Oil Unsaponifiables, and Sodium Sesameseedate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Safety Assessment of Phytosterols as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Canola Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Apricot Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Grapefruit Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Lime Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables (may occur as Olive Squalane Wax in some products)
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Orange Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Sweet Almond Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Wheat Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Lupinus Albus Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Phytosterols
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Zea Mays (Corn) Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Unsaponifiables
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil Unsaponifiables
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Hydrogenated Apricot Oil Unsaponifiables
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Hydrogenated Sweet Almond Oil Unsaponifiables
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Unsaponifiables
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil Unsaponifiables
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Phytosterols
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil Unsaponifiables
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil Unsaponifiables
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Oil Unsaponifiables
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Unsaponifiables
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Amended safety assessment of Sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil, hydrogenated sesame seed oil, Sesamum indicum (sesame) oil unsaponifiables, and sodium
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2011
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Amended safety assessment of Sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil, hydrogenated sesame seed oil, Sesamum indicum (sesame) oil unsaponifiables, and sodium
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2011
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Amended safety assessment of Sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil, hydrogenated sesame seed oil, Sesamum indicum (sesame) oil unsaponifiables, and sodium
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2011
→
Amended safety assessment of Sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil, hydrogenated sesame seed oil, Sesamum indicum (sesame) oil unsaponifiables, and sodium
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2011
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR