(Helianthus Annuus)
Sunflower oil is extracted from the seeds of the sunflower plant (Helianthus annuus). It contains high levels of linoleic acid, a fatty acid found naturally in our skin’s sebum. Sunflower has also anti-inflammatory properties. It can be found in a range of skincare products, like moisturizers, face and body oils and cleansers. Here are some known benefits:
- Strengthens the skin barrier: Sunflower oil is rich in linoleic acid, which is a fatty acid that’s good for limiting water loss, so it’s good for the skin barrier.
- Soothes irritated skin: Sunflower seed oil is also thought to have anti-inflammatory properties, helping to calm the skin.
- Wound healing: For wound healing and acne or inflamed skin. Oleic acid may help to heal wounds faster.
- Antioxidants: Sunflower oil is rich in vitamin E. Vitamin E will guard skin from free radicals and damage from the sun, including fine lines and other signs of aging.
- Because of its high fatty acid concentration, sunflower oil has great emollient benefits, helping to improve skin barrier function and maintain hydration.
- Sunflower oil quickly absorbs into the skin locking the moisture which results in more hydrated and radiant skin.