Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake
The solid residue (press cake) remaining after oil extraction from sunflower seeds, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient distinct from sunflower seed oil.
Also known as: sunflower seedcake
Benefits
- ✓Byproduct of sunflower seed oil pressing used to condition and soften skin
- ✓Provides mild texture/mechanical exfoliation in some formulations
No known watch-fors.
In depth
What it does
The solid residue (press cake) remaining after oil extraction from sunflower seeds, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient distinct from sunflower seed oil. As an emollient ingredient, it is particularly valued for byproduct of sunflower seed oil pressing used to condition and soften skin and provides mild texture/mechanical exfoliation in some formulations.
Skin type guide
Best suited to normal, dry, or combination skin. Lightweight emollients work for oily skin too — richer ones are best reserved for dry and very dry skin types.
How to use it
Works best as a later step in your routine, after water-based serums and treatments. Emollients help seal in earlier layers, so their placement matters — put lighter textures on first.
