Retinyl sunflowerseedate
AKA “Retinyl sunflower seed oil, Retinyl sunflower acid”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Retinyl sunflowerseedate
AKA: Retinyl sunflower seed oil, Retinyl sunflower acid
Synthetic · Antioxidant · EWG: 9
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Retinoid
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Not Clean
A naturally-derived ingredient that helps condition and nourish skin, sourced from sunflower seeds grown in Ukraine and Argentina.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
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.
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
A modern esterified form of retinol developed in the late 20th century to improve stability and skin penetration of vitamin A in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Wrinkles
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR