INCI name

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED CERA

Sunflower seed wax

A plant wax from sunflower seeds.

What it is

Helianthus annuus seed cera is the wax obtained from sunflower seeds. CosIng lists it as an emollient.

Where it is used

Used in lip balms, lipsticks, stick products, mascaras and creams.

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 (221)

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