HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL

Name of the plant

Sunflower; Hybrid Sunflower

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Used plant parts

Seeds (kernels)

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Type of preparation

Fat or essential oil

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Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products

FRAGRANCE

Enhances the smell of a product and / or perfumes the skin

FRAGRANCE FUNCTIONAL

Functional ingredient (excipient) of perfume oils and / or flavours

SKIN CONDITIONING

Maintains the skin in good condition

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Softens and smoothens the skin

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Origin

plant (Information may exclusively reflect the status at initial entry of this ingredient into the relevant INCI dictionary; technological progress may have added new manufacturing options based on substances of different origin)

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Background information on use in cosmetics

Sunflower oil (INCI: Helianthus annuus oil, sunflower seed oil) is obtained from the ripe sunflower seeds. These are peeled, ground and then cold pressed. The Vitamin E content of sunflower oil ensures an antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effect which protects against premature skin ageing. As a result of the share of lecithin, the oil supports the hydrolipid layer of the skin. Sunflower oil can be found in many different dosage forms – from cleansing products via makeup removers and day creams to bath products. Because of the high linoleic acid content, this is a light oil which easily penetrates into the skin. Vegetable oils are characterised by a high share of (poly) unsaturated fatty acids, which are characteristic for the liquid consistency. As an admixture many vitamins, carotenoids and free fatty acids are present.

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Belongs to the following substance groups

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Regulating cosmetics

Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.