Phytosteryl Sunflowerseedate

Phytosteryl Sunflowerseedate 1
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AKA: Phytosteryl Sunflower Seed Date
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginSunflower (Helianthus annuus) is native to North America and Europe, belonging to the Asteraceae family. Cold-pressed from sunflower seeds to obtain the carrier oil base. Phytosterols are then esterified with the fatty acids to create this conditioning agent.
Fatty acids, sunflower (Helianthus annuus) seed oil, (3-.beta.)-sigmast-5-en-3-ol ester
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
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-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2013
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR