undefined 1
undefined 2
undefined 3
undefined 4
undefined 5
undefined 6
Helianthus annuus sunflower seed extract
AKA “Helianthus annuus”
Fatty Acid
Ingredient Facts
Helianthus annuus sunflower seed extract
Fatty Acid · UV-Filter · EWG: 5
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Fatty Acid
Clean
Sunflower seed extract naturally conditions and protects skin from sun damage. Sourced from North American sunflowers, it helps maintain moisture and shield against UV rays.
CAS #
84776-03-4
See origin →
Functions
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
UV-Filter
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
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
5
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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
International Journal of Toxicology
→
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Flower Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Leaf/Stem Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Butter
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Flour
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed wax
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Helianthus annuus
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
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
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Seed Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR