HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL

Description: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL — moisturizing, rich in linoleic acid (Sunflower Oil).

All Functions: moisturizing, rich in linoleic acid (Sunflower Oil)

Quick Facts:

• Category: emollient
• Comedogenic Rating: 0/5

Proven Benefits At A Glance:

• Helianthus annuus seed oil is sunflower seed oil, widely used as a cooking oil
• It contains antioxidant compounds, particularly chlorogenic acid and oleic acid
• Research in mice suggests potential cognitive benefits, though human studies are needed
• The oil’s chemical composition can change over time during storage
• Sunflower seed wax (a byproduct) has distinct crystal properties that can be modified with additives

Safety tier is a starting heuristic from regulatory status and comedogenic rating, not a dermatological verdict — see our Terms for the full disclaimer. Research confidence reflects how many real cited studies back this ingredient, not the strength of their findings.

🧪 HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL

CAS Number: 84776-03-4 (generic)/ 8001-21-6/ 164250-88-8 (generic)

Also Known As: —

Category: emollient

EC Number: -/ 232-273-9/ –

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of the sunflower, Helianthus annuus.

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL is an emollient ingredient used in skincare formulations.

🌍 Regulatory Status

📊 Comedogenicity

0/5

📚 Research & Evidence

🔬 The Science

Helianthus annuus seed oil is the scientific name for sunflower seed oil. According to research published in Indian Journal of Pharmacology (2024), #1: the oil is abundant in antioxidant activity. In a controlled study using mice, #2: helianthus annuus seed oil at doses of 100 and 200 mg/kg significantly improved recognition memory in animals with scopolamine-induced amnesia (a model used to study cognitive impairment). The researchers identified that #3: two key bioactive compounds in the oil—chlorogenic acid and oleic acid—appear to work through multiple cellular targets and pathways, particularly something called the MAPK pathway, which is involved in how cells respond to stress.

However, the researchers were clear that further studies are needed to confirm these findings and to explore whether the oil could be used as a dietary supplement for cognitive health in humans (Indian J Pharmacol, 2024). Regarding the oil’s chemical composition, a 1968 analysis published in Lipids found that sunflower seed oil contains small amounts of modified fatty acids, including epoxy fatty acids and conjugated dienolic acids, with concentrations varying by sample source and storage conditions. Fresher seeds contained fewer of these oxygenated components, suggesting that storage duration affects the oil’s chemical profile (Lipids, 1968). Finally, research on sunflower seed wax—a waxy substance separated during oil refinement—showed that the wax’s crystalline structure can be partially inhibited using additives like lecithin, though the practical relevance of this to skincare use is unclear from the available sources (Plant Foods Hum Nutr, 2003).

💧 Skin Type Compatibility

Derived from this ingredient’s irritancy potential and comedogenicity rating against the needs of each skin type — e.g. oily and acne-prone skin are marked down for pore-clogging ingredients, sensitive skin for irritants. A starting heuristic, not a dermatological verdict.

⚠️ Don’t Combine With

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📄 Related Research

Matched by search — not necessarily verified support for every statement above.

• Kanya TC et al. (2003). Physical behavior of purified and crude wax obtained from sunflower (Helianthus annuus) seed oil refineries and seed hulls. Plant Foods Hum Nutr.
• Aerts O et al. (2023). Severe contact cheilitis from cera alba and other cosmetic oils, fats and waxes in lip balms. Contact Dermatitis.
• Desai Y et al. (2024). Exploring the mechanism of sunflower seed oil against Alzheimer’s disease through experimental and network pharmacology studies. Indian J Pharmacol.
• Mikolajczak KL et al. (1968). Oxygenated fatty acids of oil from sunflower seeds after prolonged storage. Lipids.