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Sunflower Oil

Common cooking oil cold-pressed from sunflower seeds (Helianthus annuus). High in linoleic acid (omega-6) which is often deficient in acne-prone skin. Contains vitamin E and has good skin-conditioning properties.

Rating:
1

About This Ingredient

Learn more about this ingredient and how it affects your skin.

How It Can Clog Pores

Rating 0-2 depending on oleic acid content. High-linoleic varieties are excellent for skin barrier support and less likely to clog pores than high-oleic versions.

Where It's Found

Cooking oils, skincare products, massage oils, haircare

Risk

SAFE

Alternative

N/A - Already Safe

Derived From

Sunflower seeds (Helianthus annuus)