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Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed
AKA “Sunflower Seed”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed
AKA: Sunflower Seed
Ingredient · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
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.
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
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
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
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Coco/Sunfloweramidopropyl Betaine
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Leaf/Stem Extract
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Butter
European Commission
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Flour
European Commission
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helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
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helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed wax
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract
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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
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PEG-7 Sunflower Glycerides
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Phytosteryl Sunflowerseedate
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Sunflower seed acid
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Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-5 Esters
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed
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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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Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil
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Hydrolyzed Sunflower Seed Wax
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PEG-10 Sunflower Glycerides
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PEG-13 Sunflower Glycerides
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Phytosteryl Sunflowerseedate
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Potassium Sunflowerseedate
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Retinyl sunflowerseedate
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Sunflower Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters
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Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
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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 Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR