- Comedogenic
- 0 / 5
- Irritancy
- 0 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Trigger
- Type
- Plant oil
- INCI name
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Also listed as
- Sunflower Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
Acne-safe breakdown
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil scores 0/5, so it is one of the ingredients acne-prone skin can use freely, though it is still a fungal-acne trigger. If a product containing it breaks you out, look at the other ingredients. Our scanner will flag them.
Products that contain Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Non-comedogenic oils ranked Fungal-acne safe ingredients list
Frequently asked questions
Is Sunflower Oil comedogenic?
No, it is non-comedogenic. Sunflower Oil (INCI: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil) has a comedogenic rating of 0 out of 5. High in linoleic acid, which supports the skin barrier. It is a very common, low-clogging base oil.
Is Sunflower Oil safe for fungal acne?
No. Sunflower Oil can feed Malassezia yeast, so people with fungal acne usually avoid it.
Does Sunflower Oil cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.
What are other names for Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil?
On labels it can also appear as Sunflower Oil or Sunflower Seed Oil.