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Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) flower extract
AKA “Sunflower Flower Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) flower extract
AKA: Sunflower Flower Extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Extract
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84776-03-4
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Conditions Skin
UV Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Sunflower has been cultivated since around 1500 BCE and was used by indigenous Mesoamerican cultures for both nutritional and medicinal purposes. The flowers were traditionally used in herbal medicine for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
A case study investigating the short-term efficacy and tolerability of a daily serum composed from a unique sunflower sprout extract.
Barua S, Jiang LI, Kononov T, Zahr AS
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2022
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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
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Safety Assessment of <I>Helianthus annuus</I>(Sunflower)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Coco/Sunfloweramidopropyl Betaine
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Flower Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Leaf/Stem Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Butter
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Flour
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed wax
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrolyzed Sunflower Seed Wax
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-10 Sunflower Glycerides
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-13 Sunflower Glycerides
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-2 Sunflower Glycerides
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-7 Sunflower Glycerides
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Phytosteryl Sunflowerseedate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Potassium Olivate/Sunflowerseedate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Potassium Sunflowerseedate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sodium Cocoyl/Palmoyl/Sunfloweroyl Glutamate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sunflower seed acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sunflower Seed Oil PEG-32 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sunflower Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-10 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-5 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sunfloweramide MEA
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sunflowerseedamidopropyl Dimethylamine
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Effect of olive and sunflower seed oil on the adult skin ...
Simon G Danby, Tareq AlEnezi, Amani Sultan, Tina Lavender, John Chittock, Kirsty Brown + 1 more
Pediatric dermatology, 2013
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Effect of olive and sunflower seed oil on the adult skin ...
Simon G Danby, Tareq AlEnezi, Amani Sultan, Tina Lavender, John Chittock, Kirsty Brown + 1 more
Pediatric dermatology, 2013
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Seed Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Hydrolyzed Sunflower Seed Wax
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG-10 Sunflower Glycerides
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
PEG-13 Sunflower Glycerides
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Phytosteryl Sunflowerseedate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Potassium Sunflowerseedate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Retinyl sunflowerseedate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Sunflower Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Influence of sunflower seed oil or baby lotion on the skin barrier function of newborns: A pilot study.
Kanti V, Günther M, Stroux A, Sawatzky S, Henrich W et al.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2017
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Nothing New Under the Sun?: Sunflower Oil Shows No Cross-Reactivity With Nickel or Compositae Allergens.
Karels S, Hylwa S, Ophaug S, Lee K, Neeley A
Contact dermatitis, 2025
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Identification, isolation, and heterologous expression of Sunflower wax synthase for the synthesis of tailored wax esters.
Shalini T, Martin A
Journal of food biochemistry, 2020
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Co-pyrolysis of sunflower-oil cake with potassium carbonate and zinc oxide using plasma torch to produce bio-fuels.
Shie JL, Chang CC, Chang CY, Tzeng CC, Wu CY et al.
Bioresource technology, 2011
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Sunflower seed allergy.
Ukleja-Sokołowska N, Gawrońska-Ukleja E, Żbikowska-Gotz M, Bartuzi Z, Sokołowski Ł
International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology, 2016
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR