Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) sprout extract

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) sprout extract 1
AKA: Common Sunflower, Sunflower Sprout Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Extract
Clean
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Sprout
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84776-03-4 / 8001-21-6
Form
Liquid
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
Sunflower sprouts are a modern development in nutritional and cosmetic applications, studied primarily in the 20th and 21st centuries. They are used for their antioxidant and growth-factor properties in contemporary skincare formulations.
EWG
1
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
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR