Scientific name: Helianthus annuus oil
Classification: Vegetable oil
Antioxodant, anti-aging, soothing.
Tales from nature
The sunflower is originally from the west of the United States where it represented a fundamental source of nourishment for local populations. It was introduced in Europe by the early 1500s with ornamental and officinal purposes. In antiquity the sunflowers were the flowers that at the indigenous populations represented the sun god. Precisely this similarity of the flower with the sun, makes the sunflower inspire joyful and carefree meanings and thoughts, but at the same time it is also a symbol of love, which In ancient times it was considered not reciprocated. The plant can exceed 4 meters in height. It is a very flashy annual plant, known for its ability to follow the trajectory of the sun with the stem and corolla during the day.
Benefits
Sunflower oil is the volatile oil obtained from the squeezing of the shelled seeds produced by the plant. It is a powerful antioxidant, thanks to the presence of vitamin E and other beneficial compounds. It protects the skin from free radicals and contrasts the photo-aging, restoring youth and softness. Furthermore, being not comedogenic, it is suitable for all skin types. It also exerts a protective action against damage from external agents, soaking and hydrating the skin up to 12 hours. In Skin Care products it also brings essential and antioxidant nutrients, improving the elasticity of the skin.
