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Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed wax
AKA “Sunflower Seed Wax (often shortened to Sunflower Wax)”
Wax
Ingredient Facts
Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed wax
AKA: Sunflower Seed Wax (often shortened to Sunflower Wax)
Wax · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Wax
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Asteraceae
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
1286686-34-7
Form
Wax
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Conditions Skin
UV Protection
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Used in traditional European herbalism for skin conditioning and protection. Sunflower seeds have been cultivated since pre-Columbian times and the oil was applied to skin for moisturizing properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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
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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
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Butter
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Flour
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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)
→
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
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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
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sodium Cocoyl/Palmoyl/Sunfloweroyl Glutamate
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Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
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Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters
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Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-5 Esters
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Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
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European Commission
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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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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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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
→
Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Hydrolyzed Sunflower Seed Wax
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
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
→
Phytosteryl Sunflowerseedate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
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
→
Sunflower Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
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
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