Helianthus annuus seed oil
Appears on 6 avoid lists
Included in 1680 routines
Other name: Sunflower seed oil
Summary
Works for
- Moisturizing
Irritancy risk
LOW
WIMJ Team
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
Products with Helianthus annuus seed oil
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Works for:
- Cleansing
- Anti-blemish
Key ingredients:
- niacinamide
- acetyl glucosamine
- ceramide ng
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Works for:
- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-blemish
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Key ingredients:
- retinol
- bisabolol
- caprylic/capric triglyceride
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Works for:
- Moisturizing
Key ingredients:
- panthenol
- glycerin
- Sunflower seed oil
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Works for:
- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
- Moisturizing
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Key ingredients:
- niacinamide
- sodium ascorbyl phosphate
- glycerin
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Works for:
- Moisturizing
Key ingredients:
- ceramide np
- phytosphingosine
- butyrospermum parkii butter
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Works for:
- Exfoliation
- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
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Key ingredients:
- madecassoside
- capryloyl salicylic acid
- ceramide np
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Works for:
- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
- Evens skin tone
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Key ingredients:
- retinal
- hydroxypinacolone retinoate
- palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
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Works for:
- Moisturizing
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-blemish
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Key ingredients:
- niacinamide
- ascorbyl glucoside
- borago officinalis seed oil
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Works for:
- Sun protection
- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
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Key ingredients:
- ascorbyl glucoside
- panthenol
- Avobenzone
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Works for:
- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
- Anti-aging
Key ingredients:
- madecassoside
- gluconolactone
- madecassic acid
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Questions
Scientifc sources
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries