Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) extract
AKA: Common Sunflower, Sunflower Extract
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Extract
Clean
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as emollient, hair conditioning, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Asteraceae
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84776-03-4 / 8001-21-6
Form
Liquid
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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 for centuries in traditional medicine across cultures. The extract contains antioxidants and was traditionally applied to skin for anti-inflammatory and healing purposes.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
ceramide hydration duo
Cocokind
holi (sun) spf 50 dewy tinted skin drops
Agent Nateur
holi (soleil) firming & plumping mineral spf 50 sunscreen
Agent Nateur
Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm
ILIA Beauty
Color Block Lipstick
ILIA Beauty
LipFuel Lip Balm
Kosas
Weightless Lip Color
Kosas
Wet Lip Oil Gloss
Kosas
lactic acid cleanser duo
Agent Nateur
milky-soft face and body cleanser
Cocokind
retinol face + body duo
Cocokind
Daily SPF 50 Primer
Indie Lee
Wet Stick
Kosas
Advanced Protection Cream
OSEA
Advanced Protection Cream - 0.25 oz
OSEA
Advanced Repair Eye Cream
OSEA
Anti-Aging Body Balm
OSEA
Anti-Aging Sea Serum - 0.19 fl oz
OSEA
Atmosphere Protection®Cream
OSEA
Atmosphere Protection®Cream - 0.6 fl oz
OSEA
Dayglow Face Oil®
OSEA
Undaria Algae™Body Oil
OSEA
Alpine Rich Cream
Ursa Major
Sunlit Essentials Set
Indie Lee
the after (glow) set: rose quartz
Agent Nateur
the after (glow) set: ruby
Agent Nateur
the body duo
Agent Nateur
the vitamin c and hyaluronic brightening duo
Agent Nateur
Bronzino® Cream Bronzer
Tower 28 Beauty
Sculptino® Cream Contour
Tower 28 Beauty
ShineOn Lip Oil Jelly
Tower 28 Beauty
ShineOn Milky Lip Oil Jelly
Tower 28 Beauty
SuperDew Highlighter
Tower 28 Beauty
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR