Sunflower Seed Oil

• Strengthens and restores the skin barrier
• Deep hydration & moisture retention
• Anti inflammatory & soothing
• Enhances delivery of active compounds
• Supports wound healing & skin repair
• Antioxidant protection

• Scientific name: Helianthus annuus
• Family: Asteraceae
• Part used: Seed oil
• A widely cultivated plant whose oil is valued for skin barrier support and emollient properties

Fatty acids (primary active fraction)
o Linoleic acid (often dominant)
o Oleic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid [bcc.bas.bg]

Tocopherols (Vitamin E compounds)
o α tocopherol (major antioxidant component) [bcc.bas.bg]

Phytosterols
o Contribute to barrier support and skin protection [hal.science]

Phenolic compounds & flavonoids
o Provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity [pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Other constituents
o Terpenes, saponins, and minor bioactive compounds supporting skin health [pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Strengthens and restores the skin barrier
o Rich in linoleic acid, which supports ceramide production and helps rebuild the skin’s protective layer [scienceinsights.org]

Deep hydration & moisture retention
o Helps reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL), improving skin hydration and softness [link.springer.com]

Anti inflammatory & soothing
o Linoleic acid and plant compounds help calm irritation and reduce redness [scienceinsights.org]

Enhances delivery of active compounds
o Acts as a natural penetration enhancer, helping other ingredients absorb more effectively [link.springer.com]

Supports wound healing & skin repair
o Promotes recovery and improves skin condition in dry or damaged states [link.springer.com]

Antioxidant protection
o Contains vitamin E (tocopherols) that help protect skin cells from oxidative stress [scienceinsights.org]