Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) flower extract

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) flower extract 1
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Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) flower extract 2
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AKA: Common Sunflower, Sunflower Flower Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to North America. Derived from sunflower flowers (Helianthus annuus) of the Asteraceae family, native to North America. Extracted using solvent extraction methods to isolate bioactive compounds from the flower material.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Flower Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84776-03-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Conditions Skin
UV Protection
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Softens & Smooths
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2015 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR