Sunflower Seeds Oil

Sunflower Seed Oil (INCI Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil) is a cold-pressed seed oil supplied in standard grade with linoleic at 65–75% or high-oleic grade with oleic at 75–85%. Specify which at order — the high-oleic grade is markedly more stable. Neutral in odour and one of the most widely used base carriers, particularly as an infusion base.

• Also known as: Sunflower Seed Oil, Surajmukhi Tel, Helianthus Oil, Sunflower Oil
• Botanical name: Helianthus annuus
• Plant part used: Seed
• INCI name: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
• Extraction: Cold-pressed, Unrefined (virgin) or High-oleic grade — specify at order
• Form: Carrier oil (liquid)
• Appearance: Pale golden yellow; Very mild, neutral
• Grade: Cosmetic-grade · Food-grade
• Origin: India
• Shelf-life: 12–18 months · below 20 °C · tightly sealed · away from light

Key benefits

• Linoleic acid (C18:2) (65–75% (standard) / 10–15% (high-oleic)) — Skin-barrier conditioning — dominant in standard grade
• Oleic acid (C18:1) (15–25% (standard) / 75–85% (high-oleic)) — Emollient — dominant in high-oleic grade
• Palmitic acid (C16:0) (5–8%) — Skin conditioning
• Vitamin E (Tocopherols) (Moderate–high) — Natural antioxidant — supports moderate oxidative stability

How to use

• 2–10% in emulsions
• 10–30% in facial oil serums
• 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Sunflower Seeds Oil?
Most buyers use it at 2–10% in emulsions; 10–30% in facial oil serums; 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base. As with any new carrier oil, pilot-test in your specific base before committing to a full production run.

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