Retinyl sunflowerseedate
AKA “Retinyl sunflower seed oil, Retinyl sunflower acid
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Retinyl sunflowerseedate
AKA: Retinyl sunflower seed oil, Retinyl sunflower acid
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 9
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Retinoid
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Retinyl Sunflowerseedate is the ester of Retinol and Sunflower Seed Acid.
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 modern esterified form of retinol developed in the late 20th century to improve stability and skin penetration of vitamin A in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Wrinkles
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
EWG
9
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
No
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-9
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR