Is Sunflower Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Sunflower Seed Oil has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Sunflower Seed Oil
INCI: SUNFLOWER SEED OIL
Sunflower Seed Oil (CAS None) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, Barrier Repair, Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Emollient, Barrier Repair, Skin Conditioning
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Linoleic acid-rich oil; activates PPARa, reduces TEWL, improves barrier repair in neonatal and adult atopic dermatitis. Featured in 2025 pediatric atopic dermatitis randomized controlled trial combined with isosorbide diesters and colloidal oatmeal — significant improvement in atopic dermatitis scores, itch, and S. aureus reduction.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sunflower Seed Oil.
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Dermal Penetration Profile
Skin absorption and penetration characteristics of Sunflower Seed Oil, relevant to systemic exposure and MoS calculations.
Absorption %
3-8%
Penetration Level
stratum-corneum
Penetration Depth
stratum corneum
Molecular Weight
Variable Da
Log P
n/a
Systemic Absorption
minimal
Topical Bioavailability
2-6%
Safety Margin Factor
low
Source: CIR Expert Panel
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Sunflower Seed Oil — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
ad-approved
barrier-repair
ppara-activator
linoleic-rich
pediatric-safe
rct-evidence
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunflower Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Sunflower Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sunflower Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Sunflower Seed Oil functions as: Emollient, Barrier Repair, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: None.
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