Ingredients Page - Sunflower Oil
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Evidence suggests that sunflowers were cultivated by Indians in present-day Arizona and New Mexico about 3000 BC. Some archaeologists believe that the sunflower may have been domesticated before corn. The natives, following ancient cultivation practices, chose the largest seeds from the biggest heads year after year, developing the largest sunflowers that, in turn, produced the largest seeds.
Sunflowers were used in many ways throughout the various Indian tribes. While many applications were in culinary use, there are many early references of squeezing the oil from the seed and using it in bread making as well as on the skin and hair.
This exotic North American plant was taken to Europe by Spanish explorers sometime around 1500. The plant became widespread throughout present-day Western Europe mainly as an ornamental, but some medicinal uses were developed. By 1716, an English patent was granted for squeezing oil from the sunflower seed. The oil is light yellow in color, light in density and leaves very little oily residue.
Sunflower Oil has been used as an ingredient in cosmetic products for years. It is an extremely versatile oil that can be used in massage and many natural body care applications. It has high amounts of Vitamins A, B, D and E, minerals, lecithin, insulin, and unsaturated fatty acids. Sunflower Oil naturally contains more Vitamin E than any other vegetable oil and therefore is an excellent moisturizer for skin. It can be used as an emollient to help the skin retain moisture, preventing excessive dryness, is easily absorbed and tolerated by all skin types.
- Sunflower Oil works well as a bath or body oil as it is light in density and color. Add to bath water for a relaxing, moisturizing escape from everyday stresses. Apply liberally to freshly showered skin. Damp skin will absorb sunflower oil easily and retain moisture throughout the day.
- Hydrate skin with a sunflower oil clay mask. Benefits will be twofold as you moisturize with sunflower oil and also remove dead skin and impurities.
- Use an organic herbal soap made with Sunflower Oil to cleanse and purify.
- Apply to bruises, dermatitis and skin ulcers to naturally aide in the healing process.
- Try Yellowstone Bees luxurious Foot Scrub made with Sunflower Oil and a mix of pure essential oils like Clary Sage, Lemongrass, Eucalpytus, and Cedarwood.
Sunflower Oil has a very light, sweet and nutty aroma.
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