Skin Care Ingredients

 

1. Sunflower Oil (Helianthus annuus)

• Source: Cold-pressed from sunflower seeds.

• Skin Type: Sensitive, delicate, mature skin.

• Key Components:

  • High in oleic acid

  • Vitamins A & E

• Benefits:

  • Gentle, suitable for sensitive skin

  • Nourishes and moisturizes dry, weathered skin

  • Anti-aging properties for mature skin

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2. Tomato Seed Oil (Solanum lycopersicum)

• Source: Extracted from tomato seeds.

• Skin Type: Mature, sun-damaged, dehydrated skin.

• Key Components:

  • Antioxidants

  • Vitamins & minerals

  • Lycopene (a powerful antioxidant)

• Benefits:

  • Protects against oxidative stress

  • Hydrates and revitalizes mature skin

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3. Walnut Oil (Juglans regia)

• Source: Pressed from walnuts.

• Skin Type: Mature skin

• Key Components:

  • Polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega-3:omega-6 = 1:5)

  • Vitamins (B complex), minerals (manganese, phosphorus)

  • Antioxidants

• Benefits:

  • Moisturizes and nourishes

  • Fights wrinkles

  • Soothes inflammation

• Recommended Usage: 10–15%

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4. Wheat Germ Oil (Triticum vulgare)

• Source: Extracted from the germ of wheat.

• Skin Type: Mature skin, cracked skin, scars, stretch marks

• Key Components:

  • Extremely high in vitamin E (≈255 mg/100 g)

  • Linoleic acid and mixed tocopherols

• Benefits:

  • Anti-aging and regenerative

  • Moisturizes damaged skin

• Recommended Usage: 5–10%

• Caution: Avoid if allergic to wheat or gluten

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5. Flower/Herb Oils

• Method: Made by macerating herbs or flowers in a carrier oil (e.g., arnica flowers in jojoba oil).

• Properties:

  • Transfers the scent and some properties of the plant to the oil

  • Filtered oil retains some original benefits of the herb or flower