Hydrolyzed Sunflower Seed Wax
AKA: Sunflower wax, Helianthus annuus wax, Sunflower seed oil wax
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Wax
Clean
Hydrolyzed Sunflower Seed Wax is the hydrolyzate of Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
100209-44-7
Form
Wax
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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
Sunflowers have been cultivated since ancient times; the seeds were traditionally used in folk medicine for their emollient properties. Modern hydrolyzed versions were developed in the 20th century to create a more stable, lightweight conditioning agent for cosmetics.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR