The Basics On Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
What is Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil?
Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil is a non-volatile, non-fragrant plant oil used as an emollient in cosmetics.
What are other names for Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil?
SUNFLOWER OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS OIL, OILS, SUNFLOWER SEED, SOLVENT SUNFLOWER OIL; SUNFLOWER OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, and SUNFLOWER SEED OILS
What is Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil used for?
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil originates from the seeds of the sunflower plant flower. For millennia, sunflower seed oil has been used in folk medicine for both skin care and the treatment of skin disorders1.
How Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil is classified
Plant Extracts, Emollients, Antioxidants
Recommendations for using Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil During Pregnancy
What we know about using Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
N/A
General safety info about Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Verb Ghost Jumbo Value Set with Ghost Oil ;Josie Maran Argan Cleansing Oil;Jouer Cosmetics Essential Hydrating Lip Oil;Mizani 25 Miracle Nourishing Oil;REN Clean Skincare Perfect Canvas Clean Jelly Oil Cleanser
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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