INCI name

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS HYBRID OIL

High-oleic sunflower oil

Oil from sunflower hybrids bred for a high oleic acid content.

What it is

Helianthus annuus hybrid oil comes from sunflower varieties rich in oleic acid, which makes it more resistant to oxidation than standard sunflower oil. It acts as an emollient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, body oils, balms and cleansers.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (121)

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