Everyone knows what a sunflower is because it is easily grown around the globe, regardless of the climate, and bears edible fruits and oil. But it actually originated from the Americas.
Annuus L. is known for its antimicrobial properties since ancient times; hence, it is being used as a poultice or oil for swellings and bites, and as tea infusion for other ailments.
Aside from this, it is also found in skincare due to the following reasons:
It is rich in vitamin E.
It keeps the skin moisturized and protects the skin from UV damage.
It is high in flavonoids.
It is an antioxidant that protects your skin from free radicals and toxins from the environment and helps slow down signs of aging. It also absorbs UV rays before it damages skin cells. This might also be the reason why this flower is found in Supergoop’s Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50.
It is a good source of omega 6 fatty acids.
Sunflower effectively reduces signs of inflammation in the skin, strengthens the skin barrier, and keeps the skin hydrated as seen in Human Nature’s Sunflower Beauty Oil.
It contains B- carotene
B carotene is also known as a “provitamin A” due to its precursor role in vitamin A production. Because of this, it provides further protection from UV damage and slows down signs of aging.
Also Read: Secret Benefits of Grape Seed Oil
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About the Author: Dr. Elli Reyes is a specialist of Aesthetic Medicine from the Philippines. With over four years of specialized training, her aesthetic practice has involved a variety of skin treatments involving Botox, fillers, and the like. As a licensed physician, she has been engaged by multiple clinics and is regularly interviewed by the local media as an expert in the science of the skin. Her research and writings to date have centered on nutrition, functional health, and general beauty.
