Hydrolyzed Sunflower Seed Wax

AKA “Sunflower wax, Helianthus annuus wax, Sunflower seed oil wax”

Wax

Ingredient Facts

Hydrolyzed sunflower seed wax

AKA: Sunflower wax, Helianthus annuus wax, Sunflower seed oil wax

Wax · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Plant Oil

Wax

Clean

Sunflower seed wax gently conditions and softens both hair and skin, helping to lock in moisture and improve texture with natural plant-based benefits.

CAS #

100209-44-7

Form

Wax

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Functions

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

Sunflowers have been cultivated since ancient times; the seeds were traditionally used in folk medicine for their emollient properties. Modern hydrolyzed versions were developed in the 20th century to create a more stable, lightweight conditioning agent for cosmetics.