Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Extract
AKA “Sunflower extract, Helianthus annuus extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated sunflower seed extract
AKA: Sunflower extract, Helianthus annuus extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Extract
Not Clean
Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Extract is the end-product obtained by the controlled hydrogenation of Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
Form
Liquid
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Sunflower has been used in traditional medicine and skincare, particularly in Eastern European cultures. Hydrogenation of sunflower extract was developed in the 20th century to create a stable cosmetic ingredient with preserved antioxidant properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR