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Sunflower oil is our quiet hero in a lot of our formulas.
It rarely makes headlines, but it's in nearly all our formulas: sunflower oil is mild, well tolerated and rich in linoleic acid. You'll find it as a carrier oil in many of our balms and in our solid sunscreens. A reliable all-rounder.
A universal plant oil from local cultivation
Sunflower oil is extracted from the seeds of the sunflower (Helianthus annuus). With around 60 % linoleic acid and a naturally high vitamin E content, it's especially well suited to sensitive skin and as a carrier oil in natural cosmetics.
Sunflower oil in our creams & balms
Which skin is sunflower oil right for?
Sunflower oil is universally well tolerated – an ideal base oil for almost any skin type.
How does sunflower oil work on your skin?
Three mechanisms that make sunflower oil a universal carrier.
Skin barrier strengthening
Linoleic acid is essential for the skin's lipid structure – it strengthens the barrier.
Antioxidant protection
High vitamin E content protects against free radicals and skin ageing.
A mild carrier oil
Spreads other actives – essential oils, vitamins – gently across the skin.
What can you use sunflower oil for?
Light care after showering
A gentle massage and care oil
A mild cleansing oil
A classic carrier oil in healing balms
A nourishing base in solid sunscreen
For stressed, dry hands
Sunflower oil pairs especially well with …
The ideal partners for gentle, versatile care.
What do studies say?
„Sunflower oil significantly strengthens the skin barrier on dry skin."
„Sunflower oil in baby care is safe and effective."
„Its high vitamin E content shows antioxidant effects in topical use."
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