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SUNFLOWER SEED WAX ALKANES.

Valuable / SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Sunflower Seed Wax Alkanes are plant-derived emollients and film-formers that create a protective layer on the skin. This helps to reduce moisture loss, enhance skin hydration, and improve the overall smoothness of the complexion. It also functions as a natural thickener and stabilizer in cosmetic formulations.

Summary

Emollient Viscosity Controlling

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient primarily acts as an emollient by forming a protective, semi-occlusive barrier on the skin's surface. This barrier effectively minimizes transepidermal water loss, thus retaining moisture, preventing dehydration, and contributing to softer, smoother skin. Beyond its direct skin benefits, it serves as a film-former to protect against external environmental factors and significantly enhances product integrity by modifying viscosity, thickening formulations, and improving emulsion stability.

Research

Clinical Evidence

High confidence
Effective range 3.34–4%
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 Demonstrated no dermal irritation and was non-sensitizing in a 2-week use study of lipstick applied to subjects with sensitive skin.
  2. 02 Found to be non-sensitizing in a 2-week use study of lipstick in subjects with sensitive skin.
  3. 03 Identified as the critical concentration for oleogelation of canola oil, indicating significant structuring efficiency in oil-based systems.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Provides exceptional thermal stability to formulations due to its high melting point, typically ranging from 74-80°C. It enhances the stability of emulsions and contributes to improved hardness, texture, strength, and oil-binding capacity in stick products.

Conflicts

  • Lecithin (at a 0.2% concentration, it was observed to inhibit the crystallization of sunflower seed wax)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Max tested
4%
Sensitization risk Low

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that Sunflower Seed Wax and related sunflower-derived ingredients are safe for cosmetic application. While generally regarded as non-irritating and non-sensitizing, a low risk of allergic reaction exists for individuals with known sensitivities to sunflowers or other plants within the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Its semi-occlusive nature may potentially cause mild redness, dryness, or itching with prolonged contact on highly sensitive skin.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

A versatile, plant-derived ingredient highly valued for its emollient, film-forming, and viscosity-controlling properties, offering broad skin compatibility and robust formulation stability.

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