Product Details
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Sun-Powered Protection: Rich in polyphenols and essential fatty acids such as Vitamin F (linoleic acid), Sunflower Botanical Extract helps shield skin from environmental stressors while supporting a healthy, resilient barrier.
Golden Glow for Skin: This lightweight, non-comedogenic antioxidant-rich powder conditions and nourishes, leaving skin feeling soft, smooth, and supple with a fresh finish.
Seal of Strength: In hair care, Helianthus extract forms a protective seal around strands to help prevent split ends, enhance thickness, and boost natural sheen.
Soothe and Smooth: Naturally calming, it helps ease visible redness and minor irritation, making it ideal for sensitive or stressed skin. Suitable for all skin types.
Light as Sunshine: With its water-soluble, powdered format, this natural extract blends beautifully into a variety of skin and hair care formulations.
DESCRIPTION
A symbol of warmth and vitality, the Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) offers more than just golden beauty. Derived from nutrient-dense seeds and concentrated at a 5:1 ratio, Sunflower Botanical Extract is naturally rich in polyphenols, potent antioxidants, and Vitamin F (linoleic acid), an essential fatty acid that helps maintain healthy-looking skin.
With a lightweight, emollient touch, it helps restore moisture balance, soothe minor irritation, and keep skin feeling smooth and comfortable. Its water-soluble format makes it easy to incorporate into a variety of skin and hair care formulations, bringing a sunny boost of nourishment to every application.
DIRECTIONS & SUGGESTED USAGE
- Sun-Kissed Complexion: Add Sunflower Botanical Extract at 0.5–2% to facial creams, lotions, or serums to condition, soothe, and support a radiant, healthy-looking glow.
- Soft-Touch Body Care: Blend into body butters, hand creams, or after-sun products at 0.5–2% for lightweight hydration and antioxidant support.
- Lustrous Locks: Incorporate Sunflower Botanical Extract into shampoos, conditioners, or masks at 0.5–2% to nourish strands, boost shine, and promote silky softness.
- Formulation Notes: Add Sunflower Botanical Extract to the water phase during the cool-down stage (ideally below 40–50°C / 104–122°F) to help protect heat-sensitive compounds. Suggested usage rate is 0.5–2% in finished cosmetic products, though specific supplier recommendations should be followed.
Botanical Name:
Helianthus annuus
Standardization:
5:1 extract
Solubility:
Soluble in water
MORE ABOUT SUNFLOWER BOTANICAL EXTRACT
Color/Consistency:
Fine, free-flowing, brownish-yellow powder.
Aromatic Description:
Characteristic light, nutty-floral aroma.
Storage: Store in a tightly sealed container in cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture.
Shelf Life: When stored properly, Sunflower Botanical Extract has a shelf life of approximately 24 months.
Note: The color of this extract may vary from batch to batch due to its natural origin.
Cautions: For external cosmetic use only.
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