Sunflower Oil - Organic
Details
- Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus L.
- Process: Expeller Pressed Carrier Oil (filtered through clay / Winterized)
- Plant Part: Seeds
- Cultivation: Certified Organic (USDA, NOP), Non-GMO
- Use: Carrier oil for use in Body / Skin Care. Safe to use undiluted.
- Aroma: Little to no aroma.
- Contraindications: None known.
Certificate of Analysis (COA)Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Overview
Organic Sunflower Carrier Oil
Our organic Sunflower Oil is wonderfully light and emollient with a high oleic acid content of approximately 85% (conventional Sunflower oil has approximately 27%). Oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat, is the most abundant fatty acid found in human body fat - making high oleic Sunflower oil the optimal choice for replenishing thirsty skin in massage and for enhancing skin barrier functions, especially in newborns. High oleic acid Sunflower Oils are less susceptible to rancidity and have a longer shelf life than high-linoleic types.1
Sunflowers are found abundantly in North America, making high oleic Sunflower Oil (Helianthus annuus) a sustainable, economical, and sound ecological choice. Herbal formulators commonly use Sunflower Oil as a base for making infused oils with herbs and flowers.2 It is beneficial for all skin types, imparts suppleness, and has superb moisture-conserving properties. It also provides conditioning for dry and heat-damaged hair.
For information regarding the attributes of Sunflower Oil, please see:
- Liquid Sunshine - Vegetable Oils for Aromatherapy, Jan Kusmirek, 2002, pp. 163-5.
- Carrier Oils for Aromatherapy & Massage, Len Price, 1999/2004, pp. 137-40.
- Power of the Seed, Susan M Parker, 2014, pp. 182-3.
- Aromatherapy for Bodyworkers, Jade Shutes and Christina Weaver, 2008, p. 116.
- The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, Valerie Ann Worwood, 2016, pp. 354, 367, 390-1, 520.
Storage Suggestions: We recommend that this oil be stored in a refrigerator and used within 1-2 years of the purchase date.
Blending Suggestions: Depending on the type of product you are formulating, you can use between 2% to 100%. For a massage oil, we suggest up to 100%, or in combination with another carrier oil such as Fractionated Coconut Oil - Organic.
Solubility: Soluble in fixed oils, insoluble in alcohol.
Appearance: Light yellow, transparent, somewhat viscous liquid vegetal oil.
Aroma: Little to no aroma.
Safety Considerations: None known. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.
*Please visit our Containers & Accessories section if you are interested in a Dispensing Pump for the 1/2 Gallon or Gallon size.
1 Parker, Susan M. Power of the Seed, 2014, pp. 182.
2 Kusmirek, Jan. Liquid Sunshine - Vegetable Oils for Aromatherapy, 2002, pp. 164.
The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made by Eden Botanicals as to the medicinal value of any products from Eden Botanicals. The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products. If you have any questions, please call or email us for further information.
Customer Reviews for Sunflower Oil - Organic
- Fabulous! Review by Tulla
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Rating I've read so many good things about this oil. I use it as a base for my skincare formula and it is perfect.(Posted on 1/27/2017)