Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil: Sunflower Oil on the Label
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When you see Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil on a label, you're looking at sunflower seed oil. This is the INCI name used to create a common language on cosmetic labels worldwide.
What is this ingredient?
Helianthus annuus seed oil is a plant oil obtained from sunflower seeds. Cosmeticobs records list CAS number 8001-21-6 and EC number 232-273-9. It may also appear as Sunflower Seed Oil, and you might see spelling variants like 'Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed oil'.
Why INCI?
INCI is a system used around the world to name cosmetic ingredients. In the US, EU, China, Japan and many other places, these names appear on labels. The aim is to make sure everyone identifies the same ingredient by the same name.
Where will you see it?
This oil can appear in body scrubs and oil complex treatments. For example, a hot oil treatment marketed as a '5 oil complex' may contain it.
The provided records list no special restriction or safety warning for this ingredient.