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Sunflower Seed Extract

Also known as Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract

An extract from sunflower seeds, distinct from sunflower seed oil, oil glycerides and unsaponifiables.

Hair-conditioning ingredient

What it is

An extract from sunflower seeds, distinct from sunflower seed oil, oil glycerides and unsaponifiables.

Common uses and benefits

Appears in Messy's shampoo and overnight serum formulas. The brand highlights a sunflower lipid repair blend in the serum; the INCI does not disclose the entire blend's proportions or prove that this extract alone provides the finished-product benefits.

Who may like it

People interested in conditioning formulas for dry or rough-feeling hair.

Common formats

  • Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract

Pairing and use notes

Use the finished product as directed. Concentration and the whole formula determine performance.

Good to know

Check the full formula for known sensitivities and stop use if irritation develops.

Sources and references

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