Retinyl sunflowerseedate

Retinyl sunflowerseedate 1
AKA: Retinyl sunflower seed oil, Retinyl sunflower acid
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Retinoid
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Retinyl Sunflowerseedate is the ester of Retinol and Sunflower Seed Acid.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
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
A modern esterified form of retinol developed in the late 20th century to improve stability and skin penetration of vitamin A in cosmetic formulations.
EWG
9
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
No
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-9
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Wrinkles
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR