Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Extract

Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Extract 1
AKA: Sunflower extract, Helianthus annuus extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Extract
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Sunflower has been used in traditional medicine and skincare, particularly in Eastern European cultures. Hydrogenation of sunflower extract was developed in the 20th century to create a stable cosmetic ingredient with preserved antioxidant 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 →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR