Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) flower extract

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) flower extract 1
AKA: Common Sunflower, Sunflower Flower Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Extract
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Sunflower has been cultivated since around 1500 BCE and was used by indigenous Mesoamerican cultures for both nutritional and medicinal purposes. The flowers were traditionally used in herbal medicine for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR