Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Extract

AKA “Sunflower extract, Helianthus annuus extract”

Extract

Ingredient Facts

Hydrogenated sunflower seed extract

AKA: Sunflower extract, Helianthus annuus extract

Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Antioxidant

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Extract

Clean

Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Extract is the end-product obtained by the controlled hydrogenation of Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract. Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Catalytic Hydrogenation | Functions: Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

Form

Liquid

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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.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Antioxidant

Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

Sunflower has been used in traditional medicine and skincare, particularly in Eastern European cultures. Hydrogenation of sunflower extract was developed in the 20th century to create a stable cosmetic ingredient with preserved antioxidant properties.