HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the botanical name for sunflower oil. It is obtained from the seeds of the sunflower (Helianthus annuus) and contains a high proportion of essential fatty acids such as linoleic acid, linolenic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid and stearic acid. (1)

Linoleic acid is important for maintaining the skin barrier, prevents water loss and plays a role in the regulation of cell division, the differentiation of the epidermis and consequently in the control of scaling of the skin. (2)

Sunflower oil has protective properties for the skin. It is particularly suitable for mature, sensitive, dry, damaged or inflamed skin. The versatile oil is recommended for all skin types and is used in numerous skin care products. It moisturizes, regenerates, protects and nourishes the skin without clogging pores. (3)

(1) Casetti, F., Wölfle, U., Gehring, W., & Schempp, C. M. (2011). Dermocosmetics for dry skin: a new role for botanical extracts. Skin pharmacology and physiology, 24(6), 289-293.

(2) Guo, S., Ge, Y., & Na Jom, K. (2017). A review of phytochemistry, metabolite changes, and medicinal uses of the common sunflower seed and sprouts (Helianthus annuus L.). Chemistry Central Journal, 11, 1-10.

(3) Pal, D. (2011). Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Seeds in health and nutrition. In Nuts and seeds in health and disease prevention (pp. 1097-1105). Academic Press.