Sunflower seed oil rarely gets top billing, but it is one of the most widely used and best-studied oils in skincare.
What Is Sunflower Seed Oil?
Sunflower Seed Oil is pressed from the seeds of Helianthus Annuus. In our formulas it is sourced from organic farming.
Sunflower oil is light and non-greasy. Many types are high in linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid that is part of the skin barrier's own lipids, and it contains vitamin E.
What It Does
Softens and conditions. Sunflower oil helps skin and hair feel smooth and comfortable.
Supports the moisture barrier. A 2013 study in Pediatric Dermatology compared olive and sunflower seed oils on adult skin over four weeks. Sunflower seed oil preserved the integrity of the outer skin layer and improved hydration, while olive oil weakened it.
Feels light. Its lightweight texture makes it suitable for serums, concealers and mascara as well as rich creams.
Where You'll Find It at True Colour Beauty
In skincare, sunflower oil is part of the Youthful Hydration Serum, the Nourishing Rich Cream, the Pigment Balancing Serum and the Ceramide Night Cream.
For body care, look for the Omega Comfort Body Oil and Soft Skin Hand Cream. It also appears in The Concealer and the Volumizing Peptide Mascara.
How to Use It
Use sunflower-containing products as directed. It suits most skin types, including sensitive skin, and pairs well with every common active.
What the Research Doesn't Say
Oil composition varies. High-oleic and high-linoleic sunflower oils behave differently, and results from one oil type may not apply to all. In a finished formula, sunflower oil is one part of the whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will sunflower oil clog pores?
It is generally considered low risk and is light enough for most skin types.
Is it good for dry skin?
Yes. It helps skin feel soft and supports the moisture barrier.
Are True Colour Beauty products cruelty-free?
Yes. True Colour Beauty is Leaping Bunny certified.
Simple, Light, Effective
Sunflower seed oil is a dependable, lightweight conditioner for skin and hair. Explore the True Colour Beauty skincare collection.
Sources
Danby SG, et al. Effect of olive and sunflower seed oil on the adult skin barrier: implications for neonatal skin care. Pediatr Dermatol. 2013;30(1):42-50.
Lin TK, Zhong L, Santiago JL. Anti-inflammatory and skin barrier repair effects of topical application of some plant oils. Int J Mol Sci. 2017;19(1):70.
