Sunflower Oil
Lightweight Emollient
Lightweight plant oil rich in vitamin E.
TECHNICAL DATA
Appearance Transparent liquid free of foreign matter.
Composition 100 % sunflower oil (Helianthus annuus). This product was processed in a plant that also processes sesame, peanut and soy products.
FUNCTION
Lightweight Emollient
APPLICATIONS
Body oilsHair careCreamsBalmsSoapsBody and face creamsShampoosConditioners
DESCRIPTION
Sunflower oil: a lightweight plant oil rich in vitamin E. Used in body and hair oils, creams, balms and soaps.
Description
Sunflower oil is a plant oil pressed from the seeds of the Helianthus annuus plant. Technically it is a blend of unsaturated fats (with oleic acid levels similar to olive oil) and an abundant source of vitamin E; it is also considered a potent antioxidant.
Properties
- This oil has a soothing effect and improves the look of blemishes on the face.
Its vitamin E content also helps comfort the look of irritation and purify the skin.
- Natural antioxidant
- A humectant with nourishing properties that gives hair an extra dose of moisture.
- Emollient
Practical formulation guide
Usage level: Guideline usage level: 2–10 % in creams and lotions; 1–5 % in shampoo and conditioner; 5–30 % in balms; up to 100 % in body oils, massage oils and makeup removers.
How to use and incorporate: Add to the oil phase of the formula. Oils rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (linoleic, linolenic) are heat-sensitive: add them during cool-down (below 40 °C/104 °F) or heat them as briefly as possible. In anhydrous products (body oils, balms) blend cold or warm.
Formulation tips: Although sesame, soy and peanut seeds are considered allergens for some people, ultra-refined oil has been shown not to cause allergic reactions in this group.
- Add an antioxidant such as tocopherol (vitamin E) at 0.05–0.5 % to delay rancidity and extend shelf life.
- Combine light, fast-absorbing oils with heavier oils to adjust the skin feel; dry oils work well in facial serums and heavier oils in balms and products for dry skin.
- Before scaling up, make a pilot batch and run a stability test (cycles at 4 / 25 / 45 °C/39 / 77 / 113 °F for 4 weeks, checking odor, color, pH, viscosity and separation) in the final packaging.
Compatibility: Miscible with other oils, butters, waxes, esters and most silicones; insoluble in water (requires an emulsifier for creams and lotions).
Storage: Store at 10–35 °C/50–95 °F on plastic pallets, free of moisture and dust. If wood or plastic pallets are used, follow GMP.
Precautions: Low-hazard product. Avoid contact with eyes. Spills make surfaces slippery.
Technical information for formulators: This sheet describes industrial uses of the raw material in the development of cosmetic products. It is not an efficacy claim for any finished product. The person responsible for the formulation must validate the concentration, compatibility and claims of their product in accordance with applicable regulations.
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