| What is it? | A yellow liquid oil pressed from the seeds of the sunflower. |
| Appearance | Pale yellow liquid oil. |
| Texture | Smooth, liquid oil. |
| Scent | Low scent, typical of carrier oils. |
| Absorbency Speed | Fast |
| Solubility | Oil |
| Why do we use it in recipes? | It’s a great, versatile, carrier oil that’s great in lotions, body butters, salves, lip balms, and more. |
| Do you need it? | Sunflower oil is a great choice for so many projects and is so expensive that I think it’s a great thing to have in your DIY pantry. You could use safflower or grapeseed instead, though. |
| Refined or unrefined? | I use refined and like it. |
| Strengths | A great, versatile carrier oil that’s rich in Linoleic Acid and vitamins A, B, D and E. |
| Weaknesses | Easily replaced with many other carrier oils. |
| Alternatives & Substitutions | Grapeseed oil, safflower oil, apricot kernel oil, canola oil, and other fast-absorbing, low-scent carrier oils. |
| How to Work with It | It’s fantastic in lotions, lip balms, soaps, and facial serums. |
| Storage & Shelf Life | Stored somewhere cool, dark, and dry, sunflower seed oil should last up to two years. |
| Tips, Tricks, and Quirks | It’s very high in Linoleic Acid, which is a fatty acid that’s been found to be highly beneficial to troublesome skin (acne, eczema, psoriasis, etc.). |
| Where to Buy it | Buy it from an online DIY ingredient supplier or Amazon. |
