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Ingredient Comparison: Sunflower Oil x Safflower Oil

In this post, we are going to be diving into the difference between sunflower and safflower oil. I have seen these be compared before so I wanted to do some tests myself since I have both. If you have ingredients that you would like me to compare, let me know in the comments below. These two are great inexpensive oils that you can use in all kinds of formulations. To name a few, body oil, cuticle oil, simple body lotions, etc.

Safflower OilSunflower Oil
INCI Carthamus tinctorius (Safflower) seed oilHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Skin FeelMedium
Long Spreading
Medium to Heavy
Long Spreading
CompositionPalmitic acid C16:0 6-7%
Stearic acid C18:0 2-3%
Oleic acid C18:1 11-14%
Linoleic acid C18:2 76-79%
C16:0 Palmitic Acid 4.0-9.0%
C18:0 Stearic Acid 1-7%
C18:1 Oleic Acid 14-40%
C18:2 Linoleic Acid 48-74%
Unsapnonifiables: 1.5%
OdorLittle to no scentCharacteristic oil scent
Great ForGreat for dry skin typesAcne prone skin, eczema, psoriasis
Key CharacteristicsHigh in linolic acid
Potent antioxidant/anti-inflammatory complex
High Levels of Linolic acid
Low in saturated fat
Rich source of vitamin E
Usage RateUp to 100%Up to 100%
SubstitutionsGrape seed oil
Sunflower seed oil
Canola oil
Apricot kernel oil
Other smooth, low-scent, fast absorbing oils
Grape seed oil
Safflower seed oil
Canola oil
Apricot kernel oil
Other smooth, low-scent, fast absorbing oils
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