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Sunflower seed acid
AKA “Sunflower oil fatty acids, Helianthus annuus seed oil”
Acid
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Ingredient Facts
Sunflower seed acid
AKA: Sunflower oil fatty acids, Helianthus annuus seed oil
Acid · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Acid
Not Clean
Fatty acids, sunflower oil
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84625-38-7
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
UV Protection
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Traditional Use
Sunflower oil has been used since antiquity in Mediterranean and Eastern European cultures for skin nourishment; the oil's fatty acids were traditionally valued for their emollient properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR