Sunflower
Sunflower extract
INCI name:
Helianthus annuus
Part(s) used
Other
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Soothing
Sourced from
- France
The power of plants
“Helianthus,” the scientific name for the sunflower, comes from the Greek "helios" (sun) and "anthos" (flower) and is derived from Greek mythology. The legend tells of a young mortal called Clytia who falls in love with the god Helios and dies from love by constantly watching him. Moved by her plight, Helios turned her into a plant which tilts during the day to face the sun until it blooms.
Skincare benefits of Sunflower extract
In cosmetics, sunflower oil cake—which is the residue that remains after extracting oil from sunflowers seeds—and the sunflower extract the oil cake holds, are used to soothe the skin.
