Sunflower vegetable oil

INCI

Helianthus annuus seed oil.

Characteristic

Sunflower oil has good absorbency and greater drying. Sunflower oil well regenerates and smoothes the skin. Long-term use reduces skin’s own fat production. In cosmetic and massage preparations is added to a concentration of +20%, higher quantities dries the skin.

Physical properties

A deep yellow oily liquid with the characteristic aroma of sunflower seeds.

Setting point

Approx. +17° C, relative density at +20° C: approx. 0.921  g per cm³.

Basic constituent parts

Unsaturated fatty acids – the main ingredients are alpha and beta-linoleic acid (C 18:2) at approximately 69%, oleic acid (C 18:1) at approximately 18%, vitamins, carotenoids, and lecithin.

Properties & use

Added to cosmetic and massage preparations in a concentration of up to 20%. May dry the skin if used for a long period of time in larger quantities due to the fact that it reduces the creation of skin fats.

Note

A drying oil.

Contraindications

There is the possibility of individual intolerance to this vegetable oil.

All of the above information about the vegetable oil is for informational purposes only. The present oil is not use for treatment. Before using the vegetable oil, consider your individual needs and condition, and the recommendations of your family doctor.