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Is Sunflower Oil comedogenic?
Sunflower Oil is a plant or carrier oil used to moisturise and condition skin. Its comedogenicity rating is 0/5 — non-comedogenic (acne safe).
Sunflower Oil is considered non-comedogenic — it is not known to clog pores and is generally a safe choice for acne-prone skin.
What is Sunflower Oil?
Sunflower Oil is a plant or carrier oil used to moisturise and condition skin. On a product label it may also appear under names such as: helianthus annuus seed oil, sunflower oil.
Fungal-acne (Malassezia) safe? No — this is a common Malassezia (fungal acne) trigger, so avoid it if you have fungal acne. Check a whole product for fungal-acne triggers →
Similar acne-safe ingredients
Sunflower Oil is already a low-risk choice. Other acne-safe options you may see alongside it include:
- Argan Oil — Acne safe · 0/5
- Hemp Seed Oil — Acne safe · 0/5
- Safflower Oil — Acne safe · 0/5
- Camellia / Tsubaki Oil — Low risk · 1/5
- Castor Oil — Low risk · 1/5
How to read this rating
A comedogenicity rating is general guidance, not a lab result for a specific formula. An ingredient near the end of an ingredient list is present in a small amount, so its rating matters less than one near the top. Read our full sources & methodology.