Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed oil unsaponifiables

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed oil unsaponifiables 1
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Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed oil unsaponifiables 2
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AKA: Common Sunflower, Sunflower Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Plant Oil
Clean
OriginNative to North America. Derived from sunflower seeds (Helianthus annuus) of the Asteraceae family, primarily cultivated in North America. Extracted through cold pressing or solvent extraction to isolate the unsaponifiable fraction from the seed oil.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables is a cosmetic ingredient used as emollient. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8001-21-6
Form
Oil
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.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 577)
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.005–2%
Rinse-off0.002%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR