Other Concerns
SYNONYMS
This ingredient is not currently on EWG's Skin Deep Restricted or Unacceptable Lists.
Sunflower oil is extracted from the seeds of the sunflower, Helianthus annuus.
Common concerns
See how this product scores for common concerns.
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LOWCancer
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LOWAllergies & Immunotoxicity
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LOWDevelopmental and Reproductive Toxicity
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LOWUse Restrictions
Ingredient concerns
- CONCERNS
- DATA SOURCES
Products with this Ingredient
moisturizer | 679 products |
facial moisturizer/treatment | 524 products |
lipstick | 459 products |
lip balm | 424 products |
recreational sunscreen | 277 products |
lip gloss | 265 products |
conditioner | 263 products |
foundation | 258 products |
concealer | 249 products |
exfoliant/scrub | 240 products |
serums & essences | 223 products |
hair treatment/serum | 214 products |
shampoo | 208 products |
blush | 201 products |
facial cleanser | 200 products |
bar soap | 190 products |
mask | 188 products |
body oil | 180 products |
body wash/cleanser | 169 products |
hand cream | 150 products |
antiperspirant/deodorant | 145 products |
daily use with SPF | 143 products |
around-eye cream | 118 products |
bronzer/highlighter | 118 products |
eye shadow | 98 products |
eye liner | 86 products |
hair styling aide | 81 products |
baby lotion | 74 products |
bath oil/salts/soak | 73 products |
beard oil | 58 products |
baby sunscreen | 56 products |
brow liner | 54 products |
fragrance for women | 54 products |
BB cream | 50 products |
CC cream | 48 products |
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's) | 45 products |
lip balm with SPF | 42 products |
beard care | 42 products |
anti-aging | 39 products |
makeup remover | 39 products |
styling gel/lotion | 35 products |
makeup primer | 31 products |
liquid hand soap | 30 products |
mascara | 27 products |
diaper cream | 26 products |
body firming lotion | 24 products |
baby oil | 24 products |
nail polish | 24 products |
lip plumper | 23 products |
baby soap | 21 products |
shaving cream | 19 products |
setting powder/spray | 19 products |
foot moisturizer | 17 products |
toners/astringents | 17 products |
body spray | 17 products |
muscle/joint soreness | 16 products |
16 products | |
damaged skin treatment | 14 products |
sunless tanning | 13 products |
baby shampoo | 13 products |
hair color and bleaching | 12 products |
nail treatment | 12 products |
hair spray | 12 products |
tanning oil | 12 products |
hand sanitizer | 12 products |
facial powder | 11 products |
cuticle treatment | 10 products |
after shave | 10 products |
after sun product | 9 products |
detangler | 8 products |
styling mousse/foam | 7 products |
hair removal waxes | 7 products |
beard cleanser | 7 products |
lip liner | 6 products |
bubble bath | 5 products |
skin fading/lightener | 4 products |
baby bubble bath | 4 products |
shaving cream (men's) | 3 products |
hair-loss treatment | 3 products |
mouthwash | 3 products |
body cleansing wipes | 3 products |
eye makeup remover | 2 products |
foot cleansing | 2 products |
toothpaste | 2 products |
baby wipes | 2 products |
other eye makeup | 2 products |
foot odor control | 2 products |
glitter | 2 products |
depilatory | 1 products |
facial cleansing wipes | 1 products |
eyelash glue | 1 products |
Data gaps
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments |
3930 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical | NLM PubMed |
Informational
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - any | Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments |
Ecotoxicology
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Classified as a low human health priority | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Persistence and bioaccumulation
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
- CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). 2006. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions, and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington DC.
- NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
- EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
Understanding scores
Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.
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Data availability
The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.