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What is Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil?

Skin conditioning, emollient

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil is an emollient that softens the skin surface.

This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: Skin conditioning, emollient, Solvent, Skin conditioning, miscellaneous, Skin conditioning, occlusive.

CosIng function classes are the EU's standard list of the jobs an ingredient does inside a product, such as moisturizing, emulsifying, or preserving.

Anything to watch out for?

Some products' ingredient lists mark this ingredient as below. If a mark's reason fits your skin, it is the ingredient to weigh in those products.

This is a fungal-acne trigger, one of the ingredients people with fungal acne avoid.
Marked this way on 212 products.
This ingredient is on pore-clogging ingredient lists, which matters most for skin that breaks out easily.
Marked this way on 57 products.

Each mark comes from matching the product's full ingredient list against lists for fragrance, labeled fragrance allergens, drying alcohols, essential oils, fungal acne, pore clogging, and pregnancy caution.

Which products feature it?

17 of the 2320 products we've checked feature this as a key ingredient. Products that disclose a concentration or list it near the top of the ingredient list come first.

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  • Key: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (#1 on the ingredient list · 54.7684%), Canola Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil

  • Product photo of Pure Cleansing Oil

    Dr. Ceuracle

    Pure Cleansing Oil

    Key: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (#1 on the ingredient list · 44%), Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

    1 claim checked

    claims, checked

    • Mild and refreshing cleansing oilplausible, not tested
  • It's made for better hydration.

    Key: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (#2 on the ingredient list · 30%), Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Arachidyl Glucoside

    32 claims, summarized
    Only partly backed:
    better hydration · firmer skin · better barrier support
    Tests passed:
    skin irritation
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • Seaweed extract, lotus root extract, kelp extract, okra fruit extractbacked by evidence
    • Skin-friendly plant oil sunflower seed oil 30%backed by evidence
    • Plant-derived surfactants coco-glucoside, arachidyl glucosidebacked by evidence
    • Yam cleansing milk that protects the sensitive skin barrierplausible, not tested
    • Clean and moist with cleansing power added to a gentle milk #YamBarrierMilkplausible, not tested
    • Chewy milk texture that softly adheres / Containing Andong yam x phyto mucin, the chewy milk texture softly adheres to the skinplausible, not tested
    • Clean and moist without needing double cleansingpartly backed
    • Andong yam rich in phyto mucin forms a strong moisture barrier, keeping skin moist even after cleansingpartly backed
    • pH 5.5(±1) Mild cleansing | Rich & Creamy texture | Protects skin barrierpartly backed
    • Chewy milk texture with Andong yam and plant mucinpartly backed
    • Effective cleansing power with just one milk, no double cleansing neededpartly backed
    • A moisture barrier that fills skin moist as if applying skincare while cleansingpartly backed
    • A low-irritation, mildly acidic formula that can be used comfortably even on the eye areapartly backed
    • Clean cleansing power with just one yam milk, no double cleansing neededpartly backed
    • Ultrafine dust cleansing power +95%partly backed
    • Inorganic sunscreen cleansing power +93%partly backed
    • Human application test completed for cleansing effect of sunscreen (inorganic) after one use (Inc.) Human Skin Clinical Trial Center | 2026.02.09~2026.02.10 | 23 adult women | individual differences may existpartly backed
    • Human application test completed for ultrafine dust cleansing effect after one use (Inc.) Corederm Skin Science Institute | 2021.12.20~2021.12.21 | 21 adult women | individual differences may existpartly backed
    • Comfortable cleansing for skin with naturally derived cleansing ingredients / Gentle yet powerful cleansing with high-content skin-friendly plant oils and plant-derived surfactants!partly backed
    • A skincare cleanser that stays moist with no chance to dry out after cleansingpartly backed
    • With plant milk complex, a moisture barrier that fills skin moistly as if applying skincare while cleansingpartly backed
    • After 4 weeks of use, skin moisture level improvement 29.29%partly backed
    • After 4 weeks of use, skin barrier improvement 14.77%partly backed
    • Human application test completed for improvement in skin moisture level and transepidermal water loss (TEWL) after 4 weeks of use (Inc.) Maridiem Skin Science Institute | 2026.04.13~2026.05.15 | 20 adult women | individual differences may existpartly backed
    • Mildly acidic formula with pH 5.0 (±0.5), close to healthy skin pH, providing a moist finish without tightnesspartly backed
    • Eye irritation test completed / Sensitive skin irritation test completed (Inc.) Human Skin Clinical Trial Center 2026.02.03~2026.02.05 | 33 adult men and women / Primary skin irritation test completed (Inc.) Corederm Skin Science Institute 2021.12.21~2021.12.24 | 33 adult womenpartly backed
    • VEGAN FORMULA This product has been certified vegan with no animal-derived ingredients used or added.partly backed
    • With yam's moisturizing essence, a comfortable skin barrier with each cleanseoverstated
    • Phyto cleansing that protects the moisture barrier with K-mucin Andong yamno supporting source found
    • 'Isntree Yam Vegan Milk Cleanser' eye irritation alternative evaluation test (HET-CAM Test) completed (Inc.) Maridiem Skin Science Institute | 2021.12.27~2021.12.31 | 30 adult women | individual differences may existno supporting source found
    • A low-irritation mildly acidic milk that is comfortable even on delicate eye areano supporting source found
    • EASY ENTRY to ACTIVE GREEN A high-performance green beauty brand focused on researching skin-safe ingredients.nothing specific to check
  • Product photo of 슈퍼 넛 너리싱 밤

    NUTSELINE

    슈퍼 넛 너리싱 밤 (Korean)This brand publishes no English name for this product. The name above is as printed in Korean.

    Key: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (#1 on the ingredient list), Tocopherol

    3 claims checked

    claims, checked

    • From cuticle care to body moisturizing, a highly concentrated balm for all dry areasplausible, not tested
    • 100% natural plant-based vaselinepartly backed
    • Nutserin balm, Nutserin nourishing balm, Nutserin super nut nourishing balm, plant-based vaseline, vaseline, vaseline, body butter, body cream, body balm, multi balm, body oil, natural oil, moisturizing cream, stretch mark cream, baby cream, drool rash cream, children's cream, atopic moisturizing, skin itchiness, pruritus, skin psoriasis, atopy, cracked heels, heel pack, lip balm, natural balmno supporting source found
  • It's made for better hydration.

    Key: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (#1 on the ingredient list), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate

    7 claims, summarized
    Only partly backed:
    better hydration
    Don't count on:
    better barrier support
    Tests passed:
    skin irritation
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • A fresh rinse with no residue feeling through proprietary 3-stage emulsification.partly backed
    • Makeup Removal Rate 93.50%partly backed
    • Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL) reduction, 11.95% decreasepartly backed
    • Immediate Skin Hydration increase right after washing, 72.40% increasepartly backed
    • Primary Irritation Score on sensitive skin (Human Patch Test) 0.00 (Low Irritation)partly backed
    • Plant-derived polyglyceryl, ceramide and organic rose improve moisture and the barrier without skin irritation.overstated
    • Sunscreen Removal Rate 94.48%overstated
  • It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening and wrinkle improvement.

    Key: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (#1 on the ingredient list), Adenosine, Bisabolol

    3 claims, summarized
    You can expect:
    less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • Wrinkle improvement & whitening 2-functional cosmeticbacked by evidence
    • After rolling in a massaging motion on areas where dryness or wrinkles are a concern, pat to absorb.plausible, not tested
    • Moisture/hydration, nutrition supplypartly backed
  • It's made for better hydration.

    Key: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (#2 on the ingredient list), Decyl Glucoside, Panthenol

    45 claims, summarized
    Only partly backed:
    better barrier support · better hydration (amount unknown) · clearer-looking skin
    Tests passed:
    non-comedogenic
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • Mild cleansing with plant-derived decyl glucosidebacked by evidence
    • Applied plant-derived cleansing ingredients for sensitive skin.backed by evidence
    • We did not adjust fragrance or the color of the contents with synthetic additives.backed by evidence
    • Scent feel: Emulsified scent of the raw materials as is, without artificial adjustment.backed by evidence
    • Lather feel: Soft milk type that does not foam.backed by evidence
    • pH approximately 5.5, mildly acidic productplausible, not tested
    • No.1 in the 2025 Powder Room cleansing lotion category! Dr. Troub Cleansing Milkplausible, not tested
    • No.1 in the 2020 Hwahae Award cleansing lotion/cream categoryplausible, not tested
    • Gentle deep cleansing that is moist without tightnessplausible, not tested
    • Smooths rough skinplausible, not tested
    • Approximately pH 5.5 mildly acidic cleanserplausible, not tested
    • Viscosity feel: When tilted after dispensing into your hand, it flows naturally.plausible, not tested
    • Color feel: Clean white like milk.plausible, not tested
    • Moisture feel: After cleansing, it provides moist comfort without tightness or irritation.plausible, not tested
    • Spreadability feel: Smooth and soft application.plausible, not tested
    • As a gentle deep cleansing product, it cleanses thoroughly with just the cleansing milk without a second wash, but depending on your skin type, you may feel it does not remove everything.plausible, not tested
    • BB cream and ordinary base makeup like sunscreen cleanse easily, but heavy color makeup, waterproof sunscreen, sunscreens with severe white cast and strong adhesion, and foundation require thorough rolling to cleanse.plausible, not tested
    • Helps strengthen the skin barrier + Cleansing for sensitive, problem-prone skinpartly backed
    • Dr. Troub Skin Returning Cleansing Milk is a milk-type wash-off cleanser that helps strengthen the skin barrier during deep cleansing and protects the oil-moisture balance, making it good for maintaining smooth and healthy skin.partly backed
    • Rich moisturizing and smoothness with natural moisturizing factors (NMF) and panthenolpartly backed
    • Cleansing formulation that requires no second cleanserpartly backed
    • Cleansing for skin barrier care and problem skinpartly backed
    • Good to use for removing sunscreen.partly backed
    • A barrier-care cleanser that helps sensitive skin!partly backed
    • Acne-prone skin suitability test completed! Certified non-comedogenic!partly backed
    • Dr. Troub Skin Returning Cleansing Milk is a product clinically tested as suitable for acne-prone skin.partly backed
    • Acne-prone skin clinical completion, usable on sensitive skinpartly backed
    • Because the formulation has sunflower seed oil dissolved in water like milk, you may notice a stale, slightly unpleasant emulsified scent when you first use it or after it has been stored. This scent is a natural phenomenon with no quality issues.partly backed
    • Seedmul creates cosmetics free from concerns about bacteria, fungi, and microorganisms through microbial testing so you can use them with confidence.partly backed
    • 2022 *Seedmul Best Award Cleansing Edition 1st Placeoverstated
    • Plant-derived ingredients rich in the unsaturated fatty acids omega 3, 6, 9 for skin health.overstated
    • Citric acid is an ingredient that gives fruit its sour taste, is good for skin conditioning, and is a plant-derived ingredient.overstated
    • Seedmul cosmetics free from concerns about bacteria, fungi, and microorganisms.overstated
    • Milk formulation with ingredients that do not burden poresno supporting source found
    • Skin irritation test completedno supporting source found
    • Helps with skin barrier careno supporting source found
    • Men, women, young and old—the whole family can use it.no supporting source found
    • It has completed clinical trials with the original ingredients without any ingredient changes.no supporting source found
    • Applied plant-derived ingredients that help care for weakened skin barrier.no supporting source found
    • Aloe deep cleansing lotion requires a second cleanser, but cleansing milk rinses off sufficiently with water, so it is a product that gently cleanses without needing a second cleanser.no supporting source found
    • Pregnant women, breastfeeding mothersno supporting source found
    • Moisturizing, nourishing skin massage combined with cleansingnothing specific to check
    • Recipe for pore managementnothing specific to check
    • We worked to create a gentle deep cleanser that offers you softness and moisture you have never experienced, for your oil-moisture balance.nothing specific to check
    • We have prepared a good product so you no longer need to purchase from overseas.nothing specific to check
  • It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for wrinkle improvement.

    Key: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (#3 on the ingredient list), Adenosine 0.04%, Rh-Oligopeptide-1

    27 claims, summarized
    You can expect:
    softer-looking fine lines · better hydration
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • Wrinkle improvement functional cosmeticsbacked by evidence
    • Various plant-derived extracts applied with skin health in mindbacked by evidence
    • Functional cosmetics (functional cosmetics report under the Cosmetics Act is required) / Helps with skin wrinkle improvement.backed by evidence
    • Adenosine 0.04% / Wrinkle improvement functional cosmeticsbacked by evidence
    • Feeling on color : synthetic colorant-free / clean white made by emulsifyingbacked by evidence
    • Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid) with moisture and hydration in mindbacked by evidence
    • EGF appliedbacked by evidence
    • Aloe lotion is a product that provides nutrition and moisture to dry and rough skin, helping to manage skin to be glossy and healthy.plausible, not tested
    • pH approx. 6 / Weakly acidic productplausible, not tested
    • Wrinkle improvement functionality+EGF / +Snail mucus ingredient+ / Callus ingredient+Collagen...plausible, not tested
    • Sunflower seed oil / contains vitamin E / and, being an unsaturated fatty acid / has a high content of linoleic acid.plausible, not tested
    • Rich / with a moisturizing feel / moistlyplausible, not tested
    • Feeling on viscosity : thin and moist lotion viscosityplausible, not tested
    • Feeling on moisturization : helps with oil-water balance through moist oil moisturizingplausible, not tested
    • Feeling on spreadability : thin and soft spreadability / moist feel with little stickinessplausible, not tested
    • Natural moisturizing factor + fermented moisturizing ingredients appliedpartly backed
    • Sidmool cosmetics with no worries about bacteria, fungi, and microorganismspartly backed
    • Care for moist and smooth skin through oil-water balance controloverstated
    • Oil-water control moisturizing for dry skinoverstated
    • Suitable for sensitive skin toooverstated
    • Application of sunflower seed oil containing a large amount of linolenic acidno supporting source found
    • Skin irritation test completedno supporting source found
    • Pregnant women, nursing mothersno supporting source found
    • Feeling on scent : fragrant and refreshing scent of the raw ingredients as they areno supporting source found
    • Maintain balanced moisturization to maintain skin healthnothing specific to check
    • That provides good care just by using it consistently / We have prepared it as a good product.nothing specific to check
    • Helps skin through the application of sunflower seed oilnothing specific to check
  • It's made for better hydration and clearer-looking skin.

    Key: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (#4 on the ingredient list), Zinc Oxide 10%, Jojoba Seed Oil

    40 claims, summarized
    You can expect:
    better hydration
    Only partly backed:
    calmer skin (amount unknown) · clearer-looking skin (amount unknown) · a smoother skin texture (amount unknown)
    Don't count on:
    better barrier support · a brighter skin tone · less visible pores
    Tests passed:
    non-comedogenic · skin irritation
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • Cream formulation without silicone oil.backed by evidence
    • Uses no synthetic fragrance or synthetic tar colorants, and contains the original scent and color of raw ingredients.backed by evidence
    • This product contains a high content of zinc oxide, a mineral powder. Due to the nature of the formulation, the formulation gradually thickens during use. Because of this, you may feel that a new product is thin.backed by evidence
    • This product contains 10% zinc oxide, a mineral ingredient. When stored in low temperatures for a long time or in cold weather, moisture may seep out when opening the cap.backed by evidence
    • Can be used as a base skincare product, and is also great as a spot product.plausible, not tested
    • Due to the nature of the zinc oxide raw material, small specks may be visible in the formulation. This is a phenomenon with no issue in quality or function, so please use with confidence.plausible, not tested
    • It has properties similar to human sebum, so it has good skin affinity and helps maintain the oil-moisture balance.plausible, not tested
    • The various vitamins, unsaturated fatty acids, and nutrients in sunflower seed oil help maintain skin health.plausible, not tested
    • Helps maintain moisture balance and provides comfort to the skin.plausible, not tested
    • Zinc Cream contains a small amount of lactic acid, which has no exfoliating function, so it can be used together with exfoliating products such as AHA or BHA.plausible, not tested
    • The fill level is at the middle of the tube, but the capacity is exactly filled to 60g.plausible, not tested
    • Helps soothe and manage sensitive spot skin through effective skincare with pure zinc oxide.partly backed
    • Skin irritation test completed.partly backed
    • Mildly acidic product with pH approximately 6.8.partly backed
    • White cream cosmetics for sensitive skin of the whole family.partly backed
    • Acne-prone skin suitability test completed!partly backed
    • Certified non-comedogenic!partly backed
    • Due to the characteristics of plant-derived ingredients without artificial fragrances, the fragrance may be perceived differently after more than 6 months from opening, but there is no problem with quality.partly backed
    • High-purity pure zinc oxide made from Zincite protects the skin from harmful external environments and helps spot-prone skin.partly backed
    • As a plant-derived ingredient from the comfrey plant, it helps soothe and relieve, and improves moisture retention to prevent skin from becoming rough in dry environments, also helping to keep skin smooth.partly backed
    • Sidmool cosmetics free from concerns about bacteria, fungi, and microorganisms.partly backed
    • A formulation with almost no white cast, making it virtually burden-free to use.overstated
    • Reliable and effective spot skin soothing care.overstated
    • Zinc oxide is zinc oxide. Zinc is an ingredient used in health foods and medicines; it is safe in topical cosmetics and is a very good ingredient for skincare.overstated
    • Blackheads that feel stuffy and dark reduced by 28.83%.overstated
    • Bumpy whiteheads reduced by 31.88%.overstated
    • Shiny and oily sebum amount reduced by 31.06%, oil content reduced by 49.17%.overstated
    • Zinc oxide does not block pores; instead, it improves pore condition.overstated
    • Doctor Turup Zinc Cream was created based on the fact that zinc oxide, a plant-derived mineral obtained from Zincite, is an ingredient beneficial to skin health.no supporting source found
    • Application of non-nano pure zinc oxide.no supporting source found
    • 1st place in the 2024 Hwahae Second Half Efficacy/Effectiveness Award.no supporting source found
    • Skincare soothing / sleeping pack category.no supporting source found
    • NON-NANO ZINC OXIDEno supporting source found
    • Skin barrier soothing care.no supporting source found
    • Dull skin care.no supporting source found
    • Sidmool, the hometown of skin, holds 90 domestic and international product and trademark-related patents and develops various products together with customers.no supporting source found
    • It has completed clinical testing with the original ingredients, without any ingredient changes.no supporting source found
    • Ingredient composition that does not burden pores.no supporting source found
    • We believe that Doctor Turup Zinc Cream, compared to overseas direct purchase zinc creams, has increased pure zinc oxide content, added moisturizing and nutritional ingredients to enhance function, and is made with a similar level of plant-derived ingredients.no supporting source found
    • Essential product for resolving skin concerns.nothing specific to check
  • Product photo of 가꿈비누 [바질]

    Donggubat

    가꿈비누 [바질] (Korean)This brand publishes no English name for this product. The name above is as printed in Korean.

    Key: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (#5 on the ingredient list)

    1 claim checked

    claims, checked

    • A Gakum Soap made from plant-derived ingredients that can be used with peace of mind.partly backed
  • Key: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (#6 on the ingredient list), Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate

    5 claims checked

    claims, checked

    • Transforms into a soft milky texture upon contact with water, rinsing clean without heavy residue.plausible, not tested
    • Helps dissolve daily makeup, excess sebum, and impurities while maintaining a smooth, hydrated feel.plausible, not tested
    • Formulated with 5% Olive Squalane and a blend of Jojoba, Sunflower, and Grape Seed Oils to help support skin’s natural moisture while cleansing.partly backed
    • Designed to cleanse thoroughly without stripping.overstated
    • Gentle enough for everyday use, including dry and sensitive skin types. Ideal as the first step in a double cleansing routineoverstated

Are the claims about it backed up?

We checked each claim that features this ingredient. Open the list below to see the result for each one.

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ResultClaims
backed by evidence1 of 6
plausible, not tested2 of 6
partly backed1 of 6
no supporting source found1 of 6
nothing specific to check1 of 6

These are counts of claims, not products. One product can name the same ingredient in several claims, and we checked each one on its own.