Sunflower oil in skincare
A plant oil from sunflower seeds.
What is sunflower oil?
A plant oil from sunflower seeds. On the ingredient list, you can find the name Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil. The dictionary uses both the common name and the INCI name, so you can compare the explanation with the packaging.
What does sunflower oil do for skin and the product?
Provides lipids and softens the surface.
Emollients make the surface more supple and affect how the product spreads. Lipids do not themselves add water, but some can also help retain moisture.
Fatty acid composition varies between oils. Storage affects oxidation.
How to read the ingredient list
Look at the product's purpose and overall composition. Position on the list does not tell you the exact concentration used or how your skin will react. One substance can serve several purposes in the same product.
Questions about sunflower oil
What does sunflower oil do in skincare?
Provides lipids and softens the surface.
What should I know about sunflower oil?
Fatty acid composition varies between oils. Storage affects oxidation.
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About sources and ingredient names
The European Commission's CosIng database is a reference for cosmetic ingredient names and functions. An entry does not constitute approval of all uses or evidence of a particular product effect.
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