Emollient

Sunflower Seed Oil Cetyl Esters

INCI: SUNFLOWER SEED OIL CETYL ESTERS

Reviewed by Kate · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

What Is Sunflower Seed Oil Cetyl Esters?

Sunflower Seed Oil Cetyl Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil and Cetyl Alcohol.

Its declared cosmetic functions are binding, emollient, hair conditioning and skin conditioning.

Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.

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