botanical name: helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
source: netherlands/usa
plant: seed
collection method: cold pressed
a symbol of daphne dryad in greek mythology and called “himawari” in japan the land of rising sun, sunflower is worshipped by japanese people to amaterasu the goddess of the sun and also so popular that has its own festival in zama city, kanagawa prefecture where around 550,000 bloom bright in july attracting the visitors around the world come to celebrate by eating an array of sunflower products to pasta, beer and others cooked in sunflower oil.
having long symbolized the sun since its flower shape resembling the sun and also look upward to its. as if absorbing and collecting the power of sunshine into its seeds, the oil derived from them is a great source of vitamin a, c and e, rich of hydrating nutrients and anti-oxidants making sunflower oil have emollient properties to retain skin moisture and help to combat inflammation.
considered as a good career oil with distinctive characteristic and therapeutic benefits, sunflower oil is suitable to pair with aromatic and/or herbaceous oils like lavender, rosemary and even bergamot to enhance the rejuvenating power.
direction to use
for the skin care, personnel care, cosmetic products.etc at recommended amount.
storage
keep in a tightly closed and dark glass container and store at temperature below 20 °c. avoid the direct sunlight or exposure to high voltage electrical lighting. after opening, use up as early as possible.
cautions
it is not recommended to use in any case for pregnancy. for sensitive skin, it is not suggested to use in a high dosage as it might cause irritation. before applying any oil onto the skin, always do a patch test. put a few drops on the back of your wrist, covered with a plaster and leave for an hour or more. if irritation or redness occurs, bathe the area with cold water. for future use, reduce the concentration level by half or avoid altogether.
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