An essential oil you should be adding to your beauty regime is sunflower oil.
Uses of sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is native to America and is a staple in many kitchens. Since the 18th century, it has been cultivated for its seeds and oil.
With the recent all-natural boom, sunflower is one of the favorite go-to essential oils of beauty enthusiasts. After all, sunflower oil is packed with essential nutrients like vitamins A, D, C, and E which are needed for healthy hair and skin.
Here are just some of the ways sunflower oil can boost hair and skin health:
1. Sunflower oil helps fight free radicals.
Free radicals are responsible for most skin problems like wrinkles and blemishes, and even skin cancer. The antioxidants and vitamin E found in sunflower oil can combat these free radicals, keeping the skin healthy.
2. Sunflower oil is an effective skin moisturizer.
Because of its emollient properties, this essential oil helps the skin retain its moisture. Plus, sunflower oil benefits both adults and babies. Using it as a lotion on pre-term infants can help reduce skin infection. It is also safe to use daily.
3. Sunflower oil helps combat signs of skin aging.
Sunflower oil is high in vitamin E, which prevents cell damage caused by harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun. The vitamin E content improves the skins overall appearance by reducing the appearance of wrinkles and preventing scarring.
4. Sunflower oil adds shine to dull hair.
Because of its light texture, sunflower oil can effectively soften the hair and add a nice sheen to it. To use sunflower oil as a conditioner, apply a few drops and massage on your scalp before taking a bath, once a week. You can also use it to tame frizzy hair.
5. Sunflower oil can help prevent thinning hair.
This oil is a good source of gamma alpha linolenic acid (GLA), which can help prevent hair from thinning. It can also be used to treat hair loss and alopecia areata, which is characterized by round bald patches on the scalp.
Try the nourishing effects of sunflower oil for yourself, along with the equally potent benefits of Moringa and Olive Oil in the Moringa-O2 hair and skin care lines. You can see the difference in your hair with a head of stronger, healthier, and thicker hair!