Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil

AKA: Sunflower oil, Helianthus annuus oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
OriginNative to North America. Derived from sunflower seeds (Helianthus annuus) of the Asteraceae family, primarily grown in North America. Produced through catalytic hydrogenation of cold-pressed sunflower seed oil to solidify and stabilize the oil.
Sunflower seed oil hydrogenated
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
Form
Oil
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on6–35%
Rinse-off15–35%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2010 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR