🌼 Quick Look: Hydrate & Lock.
💟 Benefits: Non-comedogenic (won't block pores) and highly absorbent Sunflower oil can be used on dry, oily or acne-prone skin. Sunflower oil restrains the production of melanin and also fights against post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which is why it's become such a popular skincare solution for those with dark spots left behind by acne.
✅ Highly absorbent vitamins and antioxidants.
✅ Minimizes signs of aging,and has a low protection against UV rays.
✅ soothe and calm redness
✅ Helps even skin tone and texture.
✅ Sunflower oil contains an amazing 41% Vitamin E, which is fantastic for moisturizing the skin! PLUS it's vegan and will NOT block your pores!
✅ Promotes natural moisturising giving skin a radiant glow.
✅ Absorbs more quickly than most oils into the skin.
💜 Research shows that Oil will dissolve oily skin residue because like dissolves like. Using oil will not only remove makeup, but will avoid stripping the skin of natural oils
🌿 Treatments: anti-aging, dry skin, acne-prone skin
🌻 Best used as: Cleanser, Face or Body Moisturizer, Balm
💐 Best combined with: Additional extract of your choice. If you have a certain cleanser that you just can’t part with. Try adding a bit of Sunflower seed oil to it. It can protect sensitive skin from irritation when blended into cleansers.
⚠️ Caution: Not Applicable
💲 Approximate cost: $5.00 - $10.00 CAD
Yields: Varies depending on usage Prep time: Less than 1 minute
Ingredients:
100% Pure Sunflower Seed Oil (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
(Optional) A few drops of your favorite skin-safe extract (e.g., chamomile extract for soothing, green tea extract for antioxidants).
(Optional) Your regular cleanser.
Equipment:
Clean hands
Soft, clean washcloth
Warm water
(Optional) Reusable cotton pads
Instructions:
Method 1: Simple Sunflower Seed Oil Cleansing
Dispense: Pour a small amount of Sunflower Seed Oil (about 1 teaspoon to start, adjust as needed) into the palm of your clean, dry hand.
Massage: Gently massage the oil onto your dry face and neck in circular motions for 1-2 minutes. This helps to dissolve makeup, dirt, and excess sebum. Pay extra attention to areas with makeup.
Warm Cloth: Wet a clean washcloth with warm (not hot) water and wring out the excess.
Wipe Away: Gently wipe away the oil and impurities with the warm cloth. Rinse the cloth as needed. You may need to repeat this step once.
Pat Dry: Pat your skin gently dry with a soft towel. Your skin should feel clean and moisturized.
(Optional) Further Care: Follow with your regular skincare routine if desired
Method 2: Targeted Makeup Removal
Apply to Pad: Pour a small amount of Sunflower Seed Oil onto a reusable cotton pad or your clean fingertips.
Gently Press: Gently press the pad onto the makeup you want to remove (e.g., eye makeup, foundation) and hold for a few seconds to allow the oil to break it down.
Wipe Away: Gently wipe away the makeup. Use a fresh pad if needed.
(Optional) Follow with Cleansing: You can follow up with a water-based cleanser or simply leave the skin feeling nourished by the oil.
Method 3: Boosting Your Existing Cleanser
Dispense Regular Cleanser: Put your usual amount of cleanser into your palm.
Add Sunflower Oil: Add a few drops of Sunflower Seed Oil to the cleanser in your palm. Start with a small amount and adjust as needed.
Mix: Gently mix the oil and cleanser together.
Cleanse as Usual: Apply the mixture to your damp face and massage gently.
Rinse: Rinse thoroughly with water and pat dry.
Notes:
Quality Matters: Choose a high-quality, 100% pure Sunflower Seed Oil.
Listen to Your Skin: Pay attention to how your skin feels and adjust the amount of oil you use accordingly.
Patch Test (Optional): Although generally considered non-irritating, you can still perform a patch test on a small area of your skin before using it extensively, especially if you have very sensitive skin or are trying a new extract.
Storage: Store your bottle of Sunflower Seed Oil in a cool, dark place to maintain its quality.
