Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed flour

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed flour 1
AKA: Common Sunflower, Sunflower Seed Flour
Plant-Derived
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Flour is a cosmetic ingredient used as abrasive, absorbent, bulking. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8001-21-6
Form
Powder
Functions
Abrasive
Absorbent
Bulking
Viscosity Controlling
Physical Exfoliant
Absorbs Excess Oil
Adds Body & Volume
Controls Viscosity
UV Protection
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Gently polishes surface
Adds volume
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Sunflower seed flour is a modern ingredient created from ground seeds, developed in the 20th century for use in cosmetics and personal care. It is used as a gentle exfoliant and texturizing agent in modern formulations.
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
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR