Phytosteryl Sunflowerseedate
AKA “Phytosteryl Sunflower Seed Date
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Phytosteryl sunflowerseedate
AKA: Phytosteryl Sunflower Seed Date
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Fatty acids, sunflower (Helianthus annuus) seed oil, (3-.beta.)-sigmast-5-en-3-ol ester
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester of phytosterols and sunflower seed oil-derived fatty acids. Created for contemporary skincare products as an emollient and conditioning agent.
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
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR