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Sunflower Oil, USDA Certified Organic

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Catalog Number CI-SC-0458
Product Name Sunflower Oil, USDA Certified Organic
CAS 8001-21-6
Description Organic pure natural oil derived from the seeds of sunflowers. High oleic form as it contains as high amount of oleic acids which make the oil more stable and resistant to oxidation. Cold-expressed, rich in the vitamin E, oleic acids, and low in saturated fat. Relatively resistant to oxidation.
Solubility Oil-Soluble
Appearance Clear honey-colored oil tan liquid, bland odor and taste
Application Lotions, creams, nourishing skin & hair care products, body washes, shampoos, baby products, sun care & after sun products, bath oils, lip care products.
Storage Store light-protected at a cool and dry place
Composition Organic Helianthus Annuus (sunflower seed) oil
Features And Benefits Effective humectant, nutrient and emollient for the skinNourishes and softens skin and hairVery good lubricant
GMO GMOCertified -free
HS Code 1515908002
INCI Organic Helianthus Annuus (sunflower seed) oil
Manufacture Expeller pressed from sunflower seeds, no solvents used, refined
Preservation Preservative-free
Purity Grade No purity grade applicable
Raw Material Source Sunflower seeds
Uses Can be added to formulas as is, add to the fat phase. Use level 1 - 100%. Can be used pure. Typical use level in hair care products: 10%. For external use only.
Case Study

Effect of Vegetable Oils Including Sunflower Oil on Organogel-Based Cosmetic Formulations

César, Francine CS, et al. International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020, 42(5), 494-500.

This work evaluated the effect of various vegetable oils (sunflower oil, macadamia oil or olive oil) on the textural characteristics, rheological and sensory properties of organogel-based cosmetic formulations.
Formulation development and analytical results
· The organogel-based emulsions were either supplemented with 3% (w/w) of each vegetable oil - F02 (Formulation with macadamia nut oil), F03 (Formulation with olive oil), F04 (Formulation with sunflower seed oil) or left as a control (vehicle - FC).
· According to the results, the addition of vegetable oils to the formulation did not change the pseudoplastic rheological behavior. However, it did increase the area of hysteresis and decrease the work of shear of the formulations. Specifically, the sunflower seed oil led to an increase in the consistency index and all texture parameters, while macadamia oil decreased firmness and consistency. The organogel-based cosmetic formulation containing sunflower seed oil received the highest score in sensory evaluation.

Preparation of Sunflower Oil Based-Emulsions for Skin Care

Rahate, Amar Ramesh, et al. Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, 2007, 28(7), 1077-1080.

Sunflower oil is commonly used in the preparation of cosmetic emulsions as these oils contain a high percentage of vitamin E. Of the total tocopherols in sunflower oil, 96% is alpha-tocopherol. In this work, sunflower and sesame oils were emulsified using a combination of nonionic surfactants to obtain cosmetic emulsions. The results showed that these emulsions were "skin compatible" and xanthan gum was found to be the most effective additive.
Preparation Procedure for Emulsions
· Span-80 and Tween-20 were used as emulsifiers. Xanthan gum, guar gum, carboxymethyl cellulose, and sodium alginate were used as rheological additives.
· Emulsions were created using the mechanical emulsification technique, utilizing external agitation from a homogenizer. The first step involved creating the continuous phase, which consisted of the aqueous phase made by dissolving a precise amount of Tween-20 (a water-soluble surfactant) and natural polymer in distilled water.
· The dispersed phase was then created by dissolving a precise amount of Span-80 (an oil-soluble surfactant) in sunflower oil.
· The continuous phase was slowly added to the dispersed phase while continuously stirring to form the O/W emulsion. Careful adjustments were made to the agitation rate to prevent air entrapment.
· The emulsion was transferred to a 100 ml measuring cylinder and monitored for 90 days.

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