Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Extract

Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Extract 1
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AKA: Sunflower extract, Helianthus annuus extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to North America. Derived from sunflower seeds (Helianthus annuus) of the Asteraceae family, primarily grown in North America. Produced through controlled catalytic hydrogenation of sunflower seed extract to increase stability and consistency.
Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Extract is the end-product obtained by the controlled hydrogenation of Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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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: CosIng · EWG · CIR