Last Updated: December 29, 2022

17 best sunflower oil skincare superstars.

WRITTEN BY Grove Collaborative • 25 min read

Besides being native to the United States, sunflowers (and sunflower oil) offer many health benefits you probably weren’t aware of. Rich in vitamins E and K, it’s a two-in-one superfood and skin treatment you’ll want to get your hands on.


Here at Grove, we strive to bring you the latest and greatest in good-for-you products that make your life easier. For your next self-care spa day (or evening), why not check this curated list of skincare products that feature sunflower oil as the star? Go ahead–your skin will thank you.


This list of products was determined by ratings and reviews from Grove members.

1. Yes To Avocado Fragrance-Free Daily Eye Cream

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Packed with eye-opening ingredients that hydrate the delicate skin under your eyes, this richly textured cream makes dull, sunken skin feel as soft and supple as it did before you cared about soft and supple skin.

Formulated with skin-plumping hyaluronic acid, this fragrance-free daily eye cream hydrates the skin around your eyes, helps smooth …

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0.5 fl oz
$12.99
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2. Ursa Major Fortifying Face Balm

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Reduce the appearance of redness and shine with Ursa Major Fortifying Face Balm. Formulated to tighten and smooth your complexion, this fast-absorbing lotion is so lightweight it feels weightless. Potent active ingredients like willow bark (a natural source of salicylic acid), hydrating kendi seed, and skin-rejuvenating carrot seed oil soothe and …

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2.5 oz
$38
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3. Jason Jason Vitamin E Skin Oil, 5,000 IU

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Cure cracked, dry skin with Jason. This Jason Vitamin E Skin Oil, 5,000 IU uses natural oils from almonds, apricots, avocados, sunflowers, and wheat germ to help renew your skin’s natural softness. It’s biodegradable and Leaping Bunny–certified, and it has been rigorously tested to ensure it's safe and efficient. This Jason vitamin E skin oil can …

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4 Oz
$9.99
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4. Ursa Major Golden Hour Recovery Cream

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Just like the golden hour, when the sun magically makes everything appear warmer and softer, Ursa Major Golden Hour Recovery Cream has a similar effect on your face. Perfect as a daily moisturizer, this highly effective face cream can also be used as a wrinkle-busting night cream, or really, any time your skin needs a little extra star power.

If …

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1.57 oz
$52
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5. Weleda Skin Food Body Butter

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This Weleda Skin Food Body Butter offers luxurious moisture to quench skin. This body butter has a soft, whipped texture that melts into skin for decadent, silky hydration with a non-greasy feel — making it perfect for full body hydration and nourishment. Rich in shea and cocoa seed butters, Skin Food Body Butter will leave skin feeling velvety …

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5.0 oz
$19.99
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6. The Seaweed Bath Co Detox Exfoliating Body Soap

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The effects of this versatile exfoliating body bar by The Seaweed Bath Co. are two-fold. First, the moisturizing bar soap exfoliates dead skin cells, using Arabica coffee and cinnamon to soften and smooth away blemishes and wrinkles — even scars. Next, it detoxifies and purifies with charcoal powder and a nutrient-rich formula of bladderwrack …

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3.75 oz
$8.49
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7. Rooted Beauty Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser

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Silky in texture and gentle on your skin, this cleanser is packed with aloe, chamomile and our antioxidant-rich R7 complex. It gently removes dirt, oil, and makeup from pores to leave your skin looking (and feeling) refreshed.

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5oz
$9.99
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8. Rooted Beauty Renewing Lip Scrub

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Rough, cracked lips are a thing of the past with this exfoliating and minty-fresh lip scrub. Fine-grain sugar crystals nestled in a buttery base of shea butter and rosehip oil exfoliate while moisturizing, leaving lips soft, smooth, and thoroughly renewed. Plus it features Rooted Beauty’s signature R7 Complex — a blend of seven antioxidants from …
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0.5 Oz
$9.99
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9. Weleda Skin Food Light Nourishing Cream

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Weleda Skin Food Light ingredients include sunflower seed oil, cocoa seed butter, and shea butter to moisturize your dry skin. Enjoy an invigorating herbal blend of chamomile, calendula, viola tricolor, and rosemary extract that feed and hydrate dryness while awakening your senses. This Weleda Skin Food Light Nourishing Cream instantly hydrates …

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2.5 oz
$19.99
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10. Yes To Coconut Ultra Hydrating Milk Bar Soap

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Say no to boring, conventional bar soap and hello to a moisturizing, naturally derived alternative that's still easy on the wallet. This little bar packs a big punch with cleaning and hydrating powers channeled from one of Mother Earth’s most useful fruits — the coconut. From the flesh to the husk, almost all aspects of the coconut get their time …

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1 Bar (7.7 Oz)
$6.49
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11. Acure Seriously Soothing Cleansing Cream

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If you have sensitive skin, relax with a dollop of Acure Seriously Soothing Cleansing Cream. This creamy cleanser is made with 100% vegan ingredients, gentle for any complexion. It’s paraben-free, sulfate-free, mineral oil–free, petrolatum-free, formaldehyde-free, and cruelty-free. That means this moisturizing daily facial cleanser is, well, …

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4 Oz
$9.99
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12. Yes To Coconut Ultra Hydrating Cleansing Wipes

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Saying we’re impressed by these Yes To Coconut Ultra Hydrating Cleansing Wipes 30ct might be an understatement. Not only do these facial wipes help relieve dry, cracked skin while intensely moisturizing, they’re also made from 100% compostable ingredients. Plus, they’re made with coconut water and kukui nut extract, and they’re triclosan-free, …

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30 Wipes
$6.99
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13. Mad Hippie Antioxidant Facial Oil

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Add a few drops of Mad Hippie Antioxidant Facial Oil to your morning routine and wake up to more radiant skin. This preservative-free antioxidant oil is full of natural seed oils and fruit extracts that replenish the natural oils in your skin. Make peace with your complexion and choose a more natural way to moisturize.

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1.02 oz
$24.99
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14. Weleda Skin Food Lip Butter

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Be prepared to get buttered up with compliments by everyone around you. Weleda Skin Food Lip Butter leaves lips feeling sublimely soft, especially in cold weather conditions. The formula features a rich botanical blend of sunflower seed oil, chamomile, and calendula extracts that melts into lips, leaving them feeling supple with a slight glossy …

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0.27 oz
$7.49
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15. Yes To Grapefruit Brightening Daily Facial Scrub

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Who knew grapefruit was good for more than just a morning breakfast weight loss routine? This Yes To Grapefruit Brightening Daily Facial Scrub uses the power of grapefruit and lemon balm to get rid of dead skin cells and restore skin’s natural glow by evening out your skin tone and moisturizing your skin, too. Made from 99-percent natural …

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4 Oz - 113 g
$11.99
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16. Rooted Beauty Pout Perfecting Duo

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Smooth and soften lips with this nourishing lip care set. The minty-fresh Rooted Beauty Renewing Lip Scrub uses fine-grain sugar crystals nestled in shea butter to gently exfoliate and revitalize. Follow up with the Rooted Beauty Restorative Lip Treatment brimming with plant-based moisturizers, to deliver deep hydration to parched pouts. Lips are …
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1 x Restorative Lip Treatment - 0.5 Oz, 1 x Renewing Lip Scrub - 0.5 Oz
$17.99
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17. Badger Balm SPF 40 Kids Mineral Sunscreen Cream

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Keep the kiddos safe as the weather warms up with Badger Balm SPF 40 Kids Clear Sport. Specially formulated with 98% organic base ingredients and clear zinc oxide, this kids sunscreen guards against harmful UVA and UVB rays. Plus, unlike other zinc oxide products, a specialized zinc oxide powder with high transparency goes on white, but rubs in …

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2.9 oz
$17.99
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FAQs

What is sunflower oil?

Sunflower oil is derived from the seeds of sunflowers, commonly used as both a superfood and a skincare ingredient. Besides beautifying fall floral arrangements prior to harvesting, sunflower oil is a superstar skincare agent you’ll definitely want to join forces with on your next adventure.


Is sunflower oil good for your skin?

Yes! In addition to the above-mentioned health benefits, sunflower oil is linked to healthier skin due to being high in vitamin E – a bare necessity for glowing, supple skin. It’s also got omega-6 and omega-9, which are known to strengthen overall tissue strength.


Does sunflower oil cause breakouts?

Nope! It’s a non-comedogenic carrier oil, so it won’t clog pores. It’s also super hydrating, bringing many health benefits to your skin – which is also the largest organ in your body. In fact, with the omegas in it as well as the high percentage of vitamin E, sunflower oil actually helps protect your skin from sun damage and free radicals.


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