HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the botanical name for sunflower oil. It is extracted 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.
Linoleic acid is important for maintaining the skin barrier, counteracts water loss, and plays a role in regulating cell division, epidermal differentiation, and consequently in controlling skin flaking.(2)
Sunflower oil has protective properties for the skin. It is particularly suitable for mature, sensitive, dry, damaged, or inflamed skin. This 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 the pores.
(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.
