Sunflower seeds used as a plant material, listed as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Helianthus annuus seed is, according to CosIng, the seed of the sunflower, Helianthus annuus, of the daisy family (Asteraceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
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.
The INCI name does not show in what form the seeds are used, for example ground. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.