Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables

A strongly emollient and occlusive moisturizing fraction of sunflower oil that consists of waxes, sterols, phospholipids, and vitamin E.
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables

Overview

Unsaponifiables is a fraction of sunflower oil that is left over after the process of saponification (e.g. the breaking of triacylglycerols and recovery of all fatty acid molecules for the production of soap).

Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil unsaponifiables consists of waxes, sterols, phospholipids, and vitamin E. This ingredient has strong emollient properties, and the oil-like substances give the skin a soft and smooth after-feel.

Read more about sunflower oil here: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil.