Sunflower Seed Oil

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Emoliente

Sunflower Seed Oil at a glance

  • A non-volatile, non-fragrant plant oil derived from sunflower seeds
  • Used as an emollient in cosmetics
  • Due to its high linoleic acid content, it can help replenish, strengthen and soothe skin
  • Great at reducing signs of skin stress or irritation

Sunflower Seed Oil description

Sunflower seed oil is a non-volatile, non-fragrant plant oil used as an emollient in cosmetics. Sunflower seed oil’s 60% (on average) linoleic acid content has the ability to help replenish, strengthen, and soothe skin. This oil also contains other beneficial fatty acids skin can use, including oleic, palmitic, stearic, and a small amount of omega-3 linolenic acid. [br] [br] Sunflower oil is particularly beneficial for dry, dehydrated, or environmentally compromised skin because its linoleic acid content helps skin synthesise its own lipids (fats), including ceramides, visibly repairing its barrier and leading to smoother, healthier-looking skin. [br] [br] Sunflower seed oil also has a natural calming effect on skin, so can be helpful for reducing signs of skin stress or irritation. In fact, research on infants with atopic dermatitis has shown that topical sunflower oil is a viable ingredient to alternate with topical steroids normally prescribed to control symptoms of this skin disorder.

Sunflower Seed Oil references

  • Pediatric Dermatology, August 2018, ePublication; and January-February 2013, pages 42-50
  • Chemicke Zvesti, May 2018, pages 2,607-2,615
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, December 2017, ePublication
  • Dermatology, October 2014, pages 230-239

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Calificaciones de ingredientes

Mejor

Probado y respaldado por estudios independientes. Ingrediente activo excepcional para la mayoría de los tipos de piel o problemas.

Bueno

Necesario para mejorar la textura, estabilidad o penetración de una fórmula.

Promedio

Generalmente no irritante, pero puede presentar problemas de aspecto, de estabilidad u otros que limiten su utilidad.

Malo

Hay probabilidad de irritación. El riesgo aumenta cuando se combina con otros ingredientes problemáticos.

Peor

Puede causar irritación, inflamación, sequedad, etc. Puede ofrecer algún beneficio en cierta medida, pero en general, se ha comprobado que causa más daño que beneficio.

Desconocido

No pudimos encontrarlo en nuestro diccionario de ingredientes. Registramos todos los ingredientes que faltan y realizamos actualizaciones continuas.

No calificado

Aún no hemos calificado este ingrediente porque no hemos tenido la oportunidad de revisar las investigaciones existentes sobre él.