The ingredient, explained
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables is the fraction of Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae, seed oil, which has not been transformed into soap during the process of saponification
Ingredient guide
What it is and what it does
About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗
- Emollient
- Helps soften and smooth the skin surface.
Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗
Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.
A closer look
What the research shows
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Products containing this ingredient
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Names and identifiers
- INCI name on ingredient lists
- HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES
- CAS registry number
- 8001-21-6
- EC number
- 232-273-9
Sources for this ingredient record
- EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗ · ODbL 1.0 (Open Beauty Facts database) · Recorded Aug 8, 2026