INCI · plant-extract · CIR review pending · used in 1 products
Sunflower Seed Extract
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract is an extract derived from the seeds of the sunflower plant, Helianthus annuus L., of the Compositae family. It is identified by CAS numbers 84776-03-4 and 8001-21-6. According to CosIng, its officially listed function is skin conditioning. It appears across a wide range of cosmetic product types including serums, hair care, body care, and facial treatments.
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—Comedogenic
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plant-extract● Benefits
The source lists skin conditioning as the sole official function of this ingredient, suggesting it helps maintain the skin in good condition. No specific clinical or mechanistic benefit claims are provided in the source beyond this general conditioning role.
skin-conditioning
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