Tall oil sterol

Synonym(s)

sterols, tall-oil

Definition
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Tall oil sterol refers to sterols (also known as sterols ), a group of membrane lipids, biochemically steranes with a 3beta-hydroxy group, from tall oil (from the Swedish: tall = pine), an oily mixture of substances which is a by-product of the production of pulp from pine wood.

Field of application/use
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Tall oil sterol is used in cosmetic formulations. The mixture of substances acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple), refatting substance and skin care product (keeps the skin in good condition).