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Emollient

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL

CAS 84776-03-4 (generic)/ 8001-21-6/ 164250-88-8 (generic) Updated
87

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Sunflower seed oil — a light, linoleic-acid rich plant oil that strengthens the skin barrier. One of the gentlest, most well-studied facial oils for dry or atopic skin.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSOLVENTSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUSSKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE

Skin benefits

  • Barrier support
  • Soothes dry skin
  • Light emolliency

Known concerns

  • Rare sunflower allergy
  • Possible oxidation if poorly stored

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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