Sunflower Oil
Sunflower Oil
A light golden oil pressed from sunflower seeds — gentle, versatile and high in linoleic acid and vitamin E, a reliable base that suits almost any blend. Hover any measure to see where sunflower sits on the scale.
What it is
Sunflower oil is pressed from the seeds of the common sunflower. The skincare-grade, high-linoleic type is light, gentle and especially high in vitamin E.
Inexpensive, widely tolerated and barrier-friendly, it's one of the most versatile carrier oils — a reliable everyday base for everything from massage to facial blends.
Quick Facts
The Flower & The Seed
The Sunflower
The familiar golden flower turns its face to the sun and sets a head full of oil-rich seeds.
The Seeds
Pressed seeds give a light, vitamin-E-rich oil gentle enough for almost any skin.
The Compound Profile
Skincare-grade sunflower is high in linoleic acid and vitamin E. A typical high-linoleic breakdown:
A few standout minor compounds:
Key Benefits
Vitamin-E Powerhouse
Among the highest natural tocopherol levels of any carrier oil.
Gentle & Versatile
Mild and widely tolerated — an easy base for almost any blend.
Barrier-Friendly
Linoleic-rich and supportive of a healthy skin barrier.
How we use it
Sunflower is a workhorse base — light, gentle and rich in vitamin E, it slots into almost anything.
We often use it to carry actives and lighten heavier oils without changing their character.