Potassium Sunflowerseedate
AKA “Potassium sunflower oil salt, Potassium sunflower seed salt”
Fatty Acid
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Ingredient Facts
Potassium sunflowerseedate
AKA: Potassium sunflower oil salt, Potassium sunflower seed salt
Fatty Acid · Cleansing | Surfactant - Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Fatty Acid
Clean
Potassium Sunflowerseedate is the potassium salt of Sunflower Seed Acid. Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Functions: Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Argentina, Ukraine, China. Derived from sunflower seeds (Helianthus annuus, Asteraceae family) grown primarily in Argentina, Ukraine, and China. The potassium salt is produced by saponification and neutralization of sunflower seed fatty acids with potassium hydroxide.
Plant Source
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
Function
Cleansing | Surfactant - Cleansing
Benefits
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Traditional Use
A potassium salt of sunflower seed oil fatty acids developed as a modern plant-based emulsifier. Part of contemporary cosmetic formulations emphasizing renewable and natural-source ingredients.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR