Sunflower is an oil wealthy in Oleic acid, Vitamin E, Sesamol and Linoleic acid, and other fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals.

Naturallythinking Sunflower oil has a pleasant scent and is easily absorbed and applied.

When used topically, linolenic acid has a natural anti-inflammatory effect that can help dry skin and conditions such as eczema.

As well as containing Vitamin E, Sunflower contains A, C and D. Thus it is helpful for formulations aimed at acne-prone skin.

The Beta Carotene content of Sunflower Oil makes it beneficial in youth-based formulations from Serums to Creams. Beta Carotene is fat-soluble and can be converted to Vitamin A.

Sunflower is a potent and cost effective ingredient in haircare. The anti-inflammatory properties may help with conditions such as dandruff and itchy scalp.

The high Omega Oil content helps to nourish and hydrate the hair folicle and can improve hair manageablilty.

Latin Name

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed oil

Extraction Method

Cold Pressed

Country of Origin

Bulgaria

Average Shelf Life

12 – 14 months

Oil Specification

Color – Pale yellow to clear
Odor – Bland
Free Fatty Acids – 0.07%
Peroxide Value – 0.46
Saponification Value – 186
Iodine Value – 88
Specific Gravity – 0.93
Refractive Index – 1.55
pH- 4.08

Fatty Acids

Linoleic – 16.29%
Oleic – 74.48%
Palmitic – 4.38%
Stearic – 2.16%

Natural Contents

Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin D, Rich in protein, linoleic acid, minerals and Vitamin E.

Often overlooked, Sunflower is rich in Vitamins and especially in the natural form we sell, where the vitamin trace is much higher than the Sunflower found in Supermarkets.

Use as a replacement to Sweet Almond or in a 50/50 mix for an enhanced massage oil.

Sunflower Hand Balm

Add the following ingredients together for a rich and nourishing, all natural hand balm.

30% Naturallythinking Sunflower

5% Naturallythinking Golden Jojoba

63% Naturallythinking Refined Shea Butter

1% Naturallythinking Natural Vitamin E

0.1% Naturallythinking Bitter Orange

0.1% Naturallythinking Ylang Ylang

0.5% Naturallythinking Ho Leaf

Heat the Shea Butter gently in a bain marie (or in a microwave in a suitable bowl) until the Shea Butter melts.

Gently stirring in the other oils until the balm cools to approx 40c, then add your essential oils and Vitamin E.

Continue to stir until the Balm starts to solidify.

Precautions

None recorded and as with all carrier oils (except St Johns Wort), safe to use during pregnancy. As with all nut based carrier oils, always use with caution on people with nut allergies.