- Base Oil
- INCI: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
- Comedogenicity: 0-2
- Composition: Linoleic acid (up to approx. 62 %), oleic acid (up to approx. 30 %), palmitic acid (up to approx. 6 %), stearic acid (up to approx. 4 %), lecithin (up to approx. 1 %), tocopherols (mainly α-tocopherol), phytosterols.
- Iodine number: 118 – 145.
- Cosmetic use: Dry, mature, irritated skin.
- Shelf life: Up to 9 months. During cold pressing, the kernels are processed together with their shells, therefore the oil also contains waxes. If stored in a cool place, these can cause the oil to become cloudy, but this is not an indication of spoilage.