Allowed in EU

Helianthus Annuus Petal Extract

A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, fragrance, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Helianthus Annuus Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Helianthus annuus, Asteraceae.

What does it do?

Helianthus Annuus Petal Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Cleansing

    helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair

  • Fragrance

    provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Hair waving or straightening

    permanently changes the shape of hair through chemical reduction and re-oxidation of the hair's disulfide bonds

  • Moisturising

    increases the water content of skin or hair, leaving it softer and more pliable

EU regulatory status

Helianthus Annuus Petal Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Helianthus Annuus Petal Extract?

Helianthus Annuus Petal Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Helianthus Annuus Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Helianthus annuus, Asteraceae.

Is Helianthus Annuus Petal Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Helianthus Annuus Petal Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Helianthus Annuus Petal Extract do in cosmetic products?

Helianthus Annuus Petal Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, fragrance, hair conditioning, hair waving or straightening, moisturising.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 05/04/2019