Helianthus annuus sunflower seed extract
AKA “Helianthus annuus
Fatty Acid
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Ingredient Facts
Helianthus annuus sunflower seed extract
Fatty Acid · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Fatty Acid
Clean
Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Seed Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
84776-03-4
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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.
Conditions Hair
Uv Absorber
Skin Conditioning Miscellaneous
Improves skin feel
Absorbs UV radiation
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
Sunflower oil has been used for over 4,500 years in ancient Egypt, Persia, and the Americas for skin and hair care. Rich in linoleic acid and vitamin E, it was traditionally applied to heal wounds and maintain skin elasticity.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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Safety Assessment of Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Becker LC, Boyer IJ, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Safety Assessment of <I>Helianthus annuus</I>(Sunflower)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
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Helianthus annuus
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
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EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract
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Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Seed Extract
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR