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China Surfactant Detergent & Cosmetics ›› 2023, Vol. 53 ›› Issue (4): 445-452.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1001-1803.2023.04.011

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Research and application prospect of phytosterols (esters)

Wang Xiaokang1,3,Chen Wen2,Zhang Taijun3,Yin Zhigang1,*(),Gu Yulong4,Li Tao3   

  1. 1. College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China
    2. Vincen Biotechnology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, Guangdong 510000, China
    3. Emperor’s Wisdom Skin and Biotechnology Institute, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510000, China
    4. Jinfa Labi Maternity & Baby Articles Co., Ltd., Shantou, Guangdong 515000, China
  • Received:2022-03-29 Revised:2023-03-31 Online:2023-04-22 Published:2023-04-25
  • Contact: * Tel.: +86-13838021137, E-mail: yinck@zzuli.edu.cn.

Abstract:

The latest research progress of phytosterols (esters) has been summarized, including synthetic methods, functions, related physicochemical modification and applications, with emphasis on the applications in cosmetics. The synthetic methods of phytosterol esters mainly include chemical catalytic method, ionic liquid catalytic method, solvent-free direct esterification and biological enzyme catalytic method. Biological enzyme catalytic method is the current focus of academic research, and it is expected to gradually replace chemical catalytic method in industrial production to become the mainstream method. Meanwhile, phytosterols have the functions of reducing cholesterol, antioxidation, anti-cancer, anti-inflammation, skin barrier repair and anti-bacteria. Phytosterols have various modification means such as esterification, emulsification, microencapsulation, nano-carrier, ethoxylation and polyethylene glycol modification. Therefore, they have been widely used in cosmetic industry, as well as in food, health care, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and livestock industry. Particularly, phytosterol oleate is developing rapidly.

Key words: phytosterol ester, cosmetics, research progress, application prospect

CLC Number: 

  • TQ658