Sunflower Oil

Sunflower Oil, is cold pressed from the seed of Helianthus annuus flowers. There is a long history of use among Native Americans who revere the Sunflower as protective and even use the stem to bring wisdom. The Sunflower is one of the most utilized plants, from tobacco and margarine, to paper and hair colorant. There are many varieties to choose from. The high oleic version is used due to it’s improved stability.

Sunflower Oil, has been used, extensively, for its inulin content, and respiratory treatments, which usually include the essential oil counterpart, Inula, one of the most powerful oils for the treatment of serious respiratory disorders.

Sunflower Oil, is one of the favorite oils for extraction of herbs and is very common as the carrier for the power herbals; calendula, arnica, and st. johns wort.

Sunflower Oil, is a great choice for any skin care products due to it’s similarity to human sebum. It offers good absorption and barrier forming properties.

Very nourishing and conditioning properties for the skin and is highly recommended for use in lotions and creams and other skin care formulations designed to treat dry, weathered, aged, damaged skin. Sunflower oil has a pleasant typical scent and is easily absorbed and applied.

SPECIFICATIONS

Appearance: Light Yellow Slightly-Viscous Liquid
Odor: Characteristic Low Fatty
Solubility: Oil Soluble
Absorption: Rapid / Complete
Storage: Cool / Tightly Sealed / Protected from direct Heat, Light and Moisture
Shelf: 24 Months / Properly Stored and Handled

ATTRIBUTES

*mimicks human sebum
*highy stable
*good extraction properties
*film formin properties
*high oleic

GUIDELINES

*Add to Oil Phase
*Up to 60%
*skin care emulsions 2 to 5%
*body emulsions 2 to 10%
*skin / body oils, salves, balms 5 to 60%
*shampoos and conditioners 1 to 5%

APPLICATIONS
*skin care creams, lotions, scrubs, cleansers
*bath and body creams, lotions, scrubs, cleansers
*hair / scalp conditioners

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All statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is for information purposes. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.