Sunflower
Sunflower extract
INCI nomenclature
Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed extract
Part(s) used
Other
Soothing
Clarins' Sourcing
France
The power of plants
The scientific name for the Sunflower, "Helianthus", comes from the Greek "helios" (sun) and "anthos" (flower) and is derived from a legend of 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 turns her into a plant which tilts during the day to face the sun, until it blooms.
Skincare benefits of Sunflower extract
Oilcake is the residue that remains after extracting the oil from the seeds, and sunflower extract obtained from the oilcake has soothing properties.
