natural oils · carrier oil / emollient
sunflower oil
A carrier oil / emollient through and through, Sunflower Oil is a light, smooth oil with a mild, neutral character, at home in hair, nail & skin formulations. A versatile staple for the maker's cabinet.
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kimiya workshop · at a glance
sunflower oil
natural oils — carrier oil / emollient
- inci
- helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
- role
- carrier oil / emollient
- form
- liquid; pale yellow
- use level
- broad — from a few percent of the oil phase up to 100% in anhydrous formats; confirm per tds
- shelf life
- 12 months
origin · usa, spain, or ukrainefor the maker's bench
01why formulators use it
- a the everyday base oil light, neutral and priced for volume.
- b allergen-friendlier a common pick where nut oils are a concern.
- c unobtrusive lets butters, actives and fragrance define the product.
- d grade-dependent profile standard vs high-oleic sunflower differ; confirm which per TDS.
02where formulators use it
- a everyday lotions & creams the default oil-phase filler.
- b massage at volume economical neutral glide for busy practices.
- c nut-free-positioned lines the carrier for allergen-aware products.
- d soapmaking a common soft-oil component.
- e big-batch production the budget backbone oil.
03technical details
| product identity | Sunflower Oil |
|---|---|
| inci | HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL |
| appearance | Liquid; Pale Yellow |
| odor | Mild, neutral |
| solubility | Oil-miscible; insoluble in water |
| suggested use | Broad — from a few percent of the oil phase up to 100% in anhydrous formats; confirm per TDS |
|---|---|
| shelf life | 12 Months |
| country of origin | USA, Spain, or Ukraine |
| packaging | Bottle |
| direct-use status | External use only · not for ingestion |
skus ·KIM-EML-027-4FZ ·
KIM-EML-027-8FZ
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handle with care
external use onlynot for ingestion
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complete your formula
everything a formula needs, from one bench
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maker reviews & questions
questions
Qcan i use it on skin as-is?
kimiya staffIt's sold as a single-ingredient cosmetic material for external use; many makers do use it neat. Patch-test first, and keep it out of eyes.
Qhow should i store it?
kimiya staffStore cool, dark and tightly sealed; shelf life is 12 months unopened (see label for lot dates). Rich natural materials last longest kept away from heat and light.