Sunflower oil
INCI: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Softens the skin and helps it retain moisture
Good evidence: randomised trials
At a glance
- Suits
- All skin types, especially dry skin
- Helps with
- Dry skin, Sensitive skin
- Pairs well with
- Shea butter, Vitamin E, Jojoba oil
- Found in
- 34 ECOOKING products
What can sunflower oil help with?
Dry skin
In a trial where adults used sunflower oil on their forearms for four weeks, the skin's moisture content increased.[1]
Sensitive skin
In the same trial, sunflower oil preserved the skin's outermost protective layer without causing redness.[1]
How it works
How to use it
- Use the cleanser as directed on the packaging.
- Apply lotion or cream to slightly damp skin after bathing.
- You can find sunflower oil in cleansing gel, cleansing milk, lotion, conditioner and Lip Scrub, among other products.
Products with sunflower oil
Night Cream
Night-time face cream that moisturises, firms and reduces fine lines and wrin...
Cleansing Gel
Facial cleanser for normal, oily and blemish-prone skin that cleanses thoroug...
Day Cream SPF 20
Face cream with SPF 20 that moisturises, strengthens the skin’s collagen and ...
Day Cream
Moisturiser that hydrates dry skin, adds glow, strengthens skin collagen and ...
Body Lotion
Body lotion for dry skin that deeply moisturises, smooths and firms skin and ...
Energizing Eye Cream
Fragrance-free eye cream for wrinkles and dark circles that firms, moisturise...
Vegan lip balm and lip mask with fruit fragrance
Strawberry Bomb and Black Cherry Bomb give lips moisture and shine all day an...
Cleansing balm
Our cleansing balm offers 3-in-1: removes makeup, cleanses deeply & nourishes...
Frequently asked questions
Sunflower oil is used as softening care for dry skin. It is found in both rinse-off products and creams that stay on the skin.
Sunflower oil and shea butter soften the lips, while the sugar grains scrub away dry skin flakes.
Sunflower oil is a light oil that most skin types tolerate. If you are prone to blemishes, choose care for blemish-prone skin.
The oil is extracted from sunflower seeds and filtered. Both refined and cold-pressed sunflower oil are used in skincare.
Yes. It appears on the ingredient list as Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil. Sunflower oil from the seeds is the type used in skincare.
Yes, sunflower oil is used in our cleansing gel and cleansing milk, where it helps dissolve makeup and cares for the skin while you cleanse.