Description
Botany: Sunflower plants belong to the Asteraceae family of Plantae kingdom. This annual herb grows to a height of 3m. The leaves are broad and mostly arranged in alternate manner. ‘Flower head’ also known pseudanthium is actually group of many individual 5-petals flowers and is referred as flower of the sunflower plant. These flowers are used to extract oils from it that are rich in vitamin E, mono and poly-saturated fatty acids. Benefits of Sunflower Carrier Oil • Sunflower Carrier Oil is used on skin to remove blackheads from pores. • It is widely used for aromatherapy and massage purposes. • The oil is used for cleansing skin and removing debris from skin’ pores. • This oil is used to used inflammation, redness and irritation on the skin. • Sunflower Carrier Oil may be useful in reducing asthma attacks and may help in arthritis. • The oil provides protection against harmful UV rays.Precautionary Measures! • Sunflower Carrier Oil should not be used by people who are allergic to nut-extracted oils. • Breast-feeding mother should speak to their doctor before using the oil else it may cause harmful effects to neonates. Specification: Botanical Name : Helianthus annuus CAS# : 8001-21-6 Color & Odor : Yellow to yellow liquid & Characteristic odor F.E.M.A. # : N/A Methods of Extraction : Expressed from the Sunflower Constituents : Linoleic Acid Solubility : Insoluble in water Specific Gravity : 0.92200-0.99600 Flash Point : 230 °F Optical Rotation : N/A Major Constituents : Linoleic Acid
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