Emollient
SUNFLOWER SEED OIL GLYCERIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A glycerol ester of sunflower seed oil — a light, barrier-supporting emollient rich in linoleic acid. Excellent skin tolerance; used widely as a clean-feel oil-phase ingredient.
Function
Skin benefits
- Lightweight emollient
- Linoleic-acid-rich, supports skin barrier
- Mild and well tolerated
Known concerns
- Possible sunflower-allergic reaction (rare)
- Oxidation without antioxidants
- Limited stand-alone CIR review of the glyceride form
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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