Sunflower Seed Oil
A Light, Powerful Moisturizer for Skin & Hair
Sunflower Seed Oil, Helianthus annuus, is a beautifully light, non-comedogenic oil expeller-pressed from sunflower seeds. Easily absorbed and suitable for all skin types—from dry to oily to acne-prone—it is one of the most versatile and reliable oils in natural skincare.
Though it may seem simple or familiar, sunflower oil is one of the most underrated powerhouses in plant-based skin care. Its strength lies in its unique composition—especially its exceptional concentration of linoleic acid, an essential omega-6 fatty acid.
While the grocery-store versions of sunflower oil vary, our organic sunflower oil is the linoleic-rich type, containing 70–80% linoleic acid—far higher than many other plant oils. This fatty acid is key to maintaining moisture, supporting a healthy skin barrier, and helping prevent dryness. Its lightweight structure allows it to penetrate easily, delivering nutrients without clogging pores.
Sunflower oil is also naturally rich in vitamin E, a skin-loving antioxidant that helps soothe inflammation, reduce redness, and support smoother, calmer, more comfortable skin. This combination of linoleic acid + vitamin E makes sunflower seed oil especially helpful for sensitive or reactive skin.
The National Eczema Association recommends sunflower oil to help ease eczema, and oils high in linoleic acid are also well suited for acne-prone skin, helping balance moisture without heaviness.
Skin Benefits of Sunflower Oil
- Deeply hydrates and softens while remaining lightweight
- Helps the skin retain moisture, supporting dry, delicate, or maturing skin
- Naturally anti-inflammatory—soothes irritation and reduces redness
- Supports a healthy skin barrier
- Non-comedogenic and appropriate for acne-prone skin
- Helps protect against external stressors with antioxidant-rich vitamin E
Hair Benefits of Sunflower Oil
In hair care, sunflower oil brings nutrient-dense hydration that helps soften, strengthen, and protect both the scalp and strands. Its lightweight texture makes it suitable for any hair type, especially dry, damaged, or frizzy hair.
- Moisturizes and conditions to promote softness and shine
- Helps ease scalp dryness and flakiness
- Supports stronger, more resilient strands
- Adds body and luster
- Helps reduce breakage, frizz, and dullness
- Contains natural phospholipids that help nourish and strengthen hair
Sunflower oil may not sound exotic, but its performance is extraordinary. It is one of the most balanced, skin-compatible, and reliable moisturizers in the plant world—which is why it appears so frequently and so prominently in our formulations.
Our USDA Certified Organic sunflower oil is expeller-pressed from the seeds of the sunflower. To enhance clarity and stability, the oil is refined using natural processing aids, steam heat and diatomaceous earth, all within USDA Organic guidelines. Since our sunflower oil is USDA Organic, it is always non-GMO.
