The Basics On Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Sterols
What is Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Sterols?
Euterpe oleracea (acai) sterols are the sterol portion derived from the acai plant.
What are other names for Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Sterols?
EUTERPE OLERACEA STEROLS
What is Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Sterols used for?
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.
How Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Sterols is classified
Emollients, Skin-Soothing, Skin-Replenishing
Recommendations for using Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Sterols during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Sterols During Pregnancy
What we know about using Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Sterols while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
Data on the developmental and reproductive toxicity of palm tree-derived ingredients reviewed in this safety assessment were neither found in the published literature, nor were these data submitted.
General safety info about Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Sterols from CIR
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel reviewed the safety of 8 palm tree (Euterpe edulis (juçara) and Euterpe oleracea (açaí)-derived ingredients in cosmetic products; these ingredients are reported to function mostly as skin conditioning agents in cosmetic products. The Panel reviewed relevant data relating to the safety of these ingredients in cosmetic formulations. Because final product formulations may contain multiple botanicals, each containing similar constituents of concern, formulators are advised to be aware of these constituents and to avoid reaching levels that may be hazardous to consumers. Industry should use good manufacturing practices to limit impurities. The Panel concluded that Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Juice, and Euterpe Oleracea Pulp Powder are safe in the present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-sensitizing. The Panel further concluded that that the available data are insufficient to support a conclusion of safety for the remaining 5 ingredients under intended conditions of use in cosmetic formulations.
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Products where you might find Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Sterols
Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream; Supergoop! PLAY Lip Balm SPF 30 with Acai; Sol de Janeiro Açaí Body Power Cream
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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