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.(1)
Linoleic acid is important for maintaining the skin barrier, helps prevent water loss, and plays a role in regulating cell division, epidermal differentiation, and, consequently, in controlling skin desquamation.(2)
Sunflower oil has skin-protecting properties. It is particularly well-suited for mature, sensitive, dry, damaged, or inflamed skin. This versatile oil is recommended for all skin types and is used in numerous skincare products. It moisturizes, regenerates, protects, and nourishes the skin without clogging the 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 the phytochemistry, changes in metabolites, and medicinal uses of common sunflower seeds 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.
