Potassium Sunflowerseedate
AKA “Potassium sunflower oil salt, Potassium sunflower seed salt
Fatty Acid
Ingredient Facts
Potassium sunflowerseedate
AKA: Potassium sunflower oil salt, Potassium sunflower seed salt
Fatty Acid · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Fatty Acid
Clean
Potassium Sunflowerseedate is the potassium salt of Sunflower Seed Acid. Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Functions: Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Traditional Use
A potassium salt of sunflower seed oil fatty acids developed as a modern plant-based emulsifier. Part of contemporary cosmetic formulations emphasizing renewable and natural-source ingredients.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
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
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR