murphyHelianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed butter
AKA: Common Sunflower, Sunflower Seed Butter
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
OriginNative to North America. Derived from sunflower seeds (Helianthus annuus) of the Asteraceae family, primarily grown in North America. Cold-pressed or expeller-pressed from the seeds to extract the nutrient-rich butter.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Butter is a cosmetic ingredient used as emollient, skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84776-03-4, 8001-21-6
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR