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Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed
AKA “Helianthus annuus”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Extract
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84625-38-7
Form
Powder
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.
Traditional Use
Sunflower seeds have been consumed and valued for thousands of years since domestication in Mesoamerica. They were traditionally used as a food source and in herbal preparations for their nutritive and medicinal 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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Coco/Sunfloweramidopropyl Betaine
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Flower Extract
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Leaf/Stem Extract
European Commission
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Butter
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Flour
European Commission
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)
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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
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Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Extract
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Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil
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Hydrolyzed Sunflower Seed Wax
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PEG-13 Sunflower Glycerides
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PEG-2 Sunflower Glycerides
European Commission
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PEG-7 Sunflower Glycerides
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Phytosteryl Sunflowerseedate
European Commission
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Potassium Olivate/Sunflowerseedate
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Potassium Sunflowerseedate
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Sodium Cocoyl/Palmoyl/Sunfloweroyl Glutamate
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Sunflower seed acid
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Sunflower Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters
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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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Sunfloweramide MEA
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Sunflowerseedamidopropyl Dimethylamine
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Helianthus annuus
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
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EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract
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Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Seed Extract
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Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil
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Hydrolyzed Sunflower Seed Wax
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PEG-10 Sunflower Glycerides
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EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG-13 Sunflower Glycerides
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EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Phytosteryl Sunflowerseedate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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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
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Sunflower Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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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