Sunflower Oil should be 'cold pressed' and 'certified organic' to ensure you purchase the highest quality, highest-grade oil. Sunflower oil provides about more Vitamin E (55.8 mg per 100 g) than any other vegetable oil, with at least 85% oleic acid.
Ideal For:
- Normal, Dry, Cracked, Damaged, & Sensitive Skin
- Mature & Aging Skin
- Allergy Prone Skin
- Safe to use on Infants & Children's Skin
- Premature Infant Massage
- Diaper Rash
- Eczema, Psoriasis and Other Skin Conditions
- Chemotherapy and Radiation Patients
- Those with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)
- Dry Brittle Hair
- Dry Scalp
- Helps to Prevent Stretch Marks During Pregnancy
- Sunburn & Sun Damaged Skin
- Skin Burns
- Skin Injuries, Helps to Prevent Scars
Benefits, when Organic:
- Excellent Conditioning Properties
- High Moisturizing Absorption
- No Pesticides or Chemical Processing
- Cold Pressed / Unrefined
- High Oleic offers a Long Shelf Life
- High Natural Vitamin E
- Natural Antioxidant Properties
- Polyunsaturated Fats, Omega-6 Fatty Acids
- No Saturated or Unsaturated Fats
- No Trans Fats**
- Harmful Ingredient Free
- Cruelty-Free
- Vegan-friendly
- Gluten Free
- Wheat Free
- Soy Free
- Nut Free
- Eco-friendly
** Trans Fats, unhealthy fats, occur from hydrogenating oils from liquid into solids or semi solids.
Absorption: Sunflower oil absorbs easily into skin.
Sunflower oil has a light texture and is very pleasant to use. With a rich mixture of vitamins and other natural substances High oleic sunflower oil has wonderful healing properties, and is referred to as noncomedogenic, meaning that unlike many other oily substances, it will not clog pores causing blemishes or pimples to form when used on skin. It is very good especially if the traditional acne remedies have failed.
Sunflower oil is low in saturated fat and high in Vitamin E, and is a combination of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats with low saturated fat levels and in comparison to other nuts and foods high in these compounds, sunflower contains high levels of vitamin E, betaine, phenolic acids, and choline. In addition, this oil is a good source of arginine and lignans compared to some nut oils. Each of these compounds has been studied by the scientific community and shown to offer a variety of health benefits. |
Benefits of
Sunflower Oil Organic
For overall health, and for skin, face and hair
Safe for adults, children & infants
INCI NAME:
Organic Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Sunflower oil is either High Oleic or High Linoleic. High Oleic is known to have the highest amount of Oleic (monounsaturated) acid and of all plant oils, with about 85%
oleic acid. It is a clear light honey colored oil with a bland odor and taste, and relatively rich in the essential vitamin E, and low in saturated fat.
When
high in oleic content, Sunflower oil possesses a much longer shelf life than regular Sunflower oil as the natural antioxidants help to prevent rancidity. High Oleic is commonly used as a frying oil for food preparation, in cosmetic formulations as an emollient, and in nutritional supplements.
While we do not offer pure Sunflower oil, please view our Organic Sunflower Calendula Oil,
an infused oil, excellent for f ull body use, face, hands, body, feet and hair,
for purchase, here.
Oleic acid is an omega 9 fatty acid which is naturally in many vegetable sources and animal products. There are many health benefits, some are; Oleic Acid is known to boost memory power, improve the heart and circulatory system and reduce clogging and hardening of arteries, reduce inflammation of joints and other complications related to arthritis, known to help relieve symptoms of asthma, and it is a moisturizer helping to provided soft skin and hair.
High oleic Sunflower oil is very high in oleic (monounsaturated) acid and is usually defined as having a minimum 80 percent oleic acid. Read more.
Safe for Infants and Children
Sunflower oil is also very useful on infants in preventing diaper rash and skin infections. It is also highly beneficial for iInfant massage. Studies using sunflower oil have been conducted involving premature and low birth weight babies who are often susceptible to infection due to their underdeveloped skin. The study determined that infants receiving a daily massage with sunflower oil were 41% less likely to develop infections while in the hospital.
Oil massage for newborns reportedly improves weight gain and overall growth in preterm infants, by better thermoregulation. Studies show massaging prematurely born infants demonstrated enhanced weight gain and an increase in body length. It is also beneficial and calming for full term babies to receive daily infant massage.
Application of oils through massage to healthy pre-term babies resulted in enhanced weight gain and neurological development, and a shorter stay in the hospital. (source PubMed)
High in essential fatty acid, Sunflower oil is easily absorbed helping to moisturize and condition the skin and hair. With smoothing properties this oil is beneficial for both dry and oily complexions, and aging skin. It gently moisturizes without leaving an oily layer on the skin,
Sunflower Oil contains linoleic acid, oleic acid, lecithin, carotenoids and has a high Vitamin E content. Very high in antioxidants, particularly the antioxidant vitamins A, C and E, which help prevent free damage to skin, which can contribute to premature aging. Research shows Sunflower oil is mostly absorbed but also provides a very light protective barrier that helps resist skin infections, and keeping away bacteria helping to maintain more youthful skin.
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