Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed wax

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AKA: Sunflower seed wax
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Wax
Not Clean
helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed wax is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Asteraceae
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
1286686-34-7
Form
Wax
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
Used in traditional European herbalism for skin conditioning and protection. Sunflower seeds have been cultivated since pre-Columbian times and the oil was applied to skin for moisturizing 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
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR