Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed flour

AKA: Common Sunflower, Sunflower Seed Flour
Plant-Derived
Plant Oil
Not Clean
OriginNative to North America. Derived from sunflower seeds of *Helianthus annuus*, a plant in the Asteraceae family native to North America. Produced through drying and mechanical milling of the seeds into a fine flour.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2023
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR