Mono-, di- and triglycerides from sunflower oil, used as emollients and emulsifiers.
What it is
Sunflower seed oil glycerides is a mixture of mono-, di- and triglycerides derived from sunflower oil, from the seeds of Helianthus annuus. CosIng lists it as an emollient, emulsifying surfactant and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, lotions, cleansing oils and other 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 the proportions of mono-, di- and triglycerides.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Surfactant – emulsifying
- Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
- 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.