Phytosteryl Macadamiate

Harm score: 2 (Derivatives of natural substances)

Phytosteryl Macadamiate, also known by the names Framycetin, Biosol, Neloate, Nivemycin, Fradiomycin, Pimavecort, Neomas, Sofra-Tulle, Mycifradin sulphate, Neomin, Soframycin, Myacyne, Neomycin undecylenate, Vonamycin Powder V, Mycifradin, Neomixr 325, Neomixr AG 325 and others, is an ingredient found in a number of cosmetic and hygiene products. It is derived from macadamia nuts, known for their high levels of fats and other nutrients beneficial to human skin.

Phytosteryl Macadamiate is often used in cosmetics as an emollient, a substance that softens and smooths the skin. Its other advantage is its ability to improve the distribution of pigments in cosmetic products, which is particularly important for products such as make-ups and various types of creams. Due to its high fat content, Phytosteryl Macadamiate is also used in hair care products, where it helps to improve hair hydration and restore hair structure. By being derived from natural sources, it is also suitable for the production of cosmetics labelled as 'natural' or 'organic'.