Sunflower oil

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      It is the non-volatile oil extracted from the seeds of Helianthus annuus, a member of the Asteraceae family. Lecithin, tocopherols, carotenoids, and waxes are all present in sunflower oil. It is non-comedogenic and provides smoothing effects in cosmetics¹.

 

     Linoleic acid (LA) is the predominate fatty acid in Sunflower oil (SFO) and skin-barrier lipids, and can improve skin-barrier function by activating peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha (PPAR-a), which regulates keratinocyte proliferation and accelerates skin barrier repair, as demonstrated by in vitro studies and animal models^2,3.

 

LA agonism at PPAR-a receptors stimulates differentiation of keratinocytes, enhances skinbarrier function, and improves skin lipid metabolism.

 

Sunflower oil distillate (SOD) is becoming increasingly incorporated into skincare products due to its ability to reduce inflammation and activate PPAR-a in vitro⁴(Figure 1.).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 De Belilovsky et al. compared a cream containing 2% SOD versus topical steroid (hydrocortisone butyro-propionate 1 mg/g) in 40 children with atopic dermatitis (AD). After 3 weeks of twice-daily applications, both groups had significant improvement in SCORAD grading of their AD and subjective quality of life scores with no difference between the groups⁵.

 

Furthermore, in a separate study by Msika et al., 86 children with AD were randomized to receive either a topical steroid (0.05% desonide) or 2% SOD cream. Application of the topical steroid plus the SOD cream every other day was just as effective as twice daily application of topical steroid at improving lichenification, excoriation, and quality of life, thereby demonstrating an encouraging steroid-sparing result⁶.

 

1. Athar M, Syed MN. Taxonomic perspective of plant species yielding vegetable oils used in cosmetics and skin care products. Afr J Biotechnol. 2005;4:36–44

2. Hanley K, Jiang Y, Crumrine D, Bass NM, Appel R, Elias PM, et al. Activators of the nuclear hormone receptors PPARalpha and FXR accelerate the development of the fetal epidermal permeability barrier. J Clin Investig. 1997;100(3):705–12

3. Elias PM, Brown BE, Ziboh VA. The permeability barrier in essential fatty acid deficiency: evidence for a direct role for linoleic acid in barrier function. J Invest Dermatol. 1980;74(4):230–3

4. Eichenfield LF, McCollum A, Msika P. The benefits of sunflower oleodistillate (SOD) in pediatric dermatology. Pediatr Dermatol. 2009;26(6):669–75

5. De Belilovsky C, Roo-Rodriguez E, Baudouin C, Menu F, Chadoutaud B, Msika P. Natural peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha agonist cream demonstrates similar therapeutic response to topical steroids in atopic dermatitis. J Dermatol Treat. 2011;22(6):359–65

6. Msika P, De Belilovsky C, Piccardi N, Chebassier N, Baudouin C, Chadoutaud B. New emollient with topical corticosteroidsparing effect in treatment of childhood atopic dermatitis: SCORAD and quality of life improvement. Pediatr Dermatol. 2008;25(6):606–12

In the morning or evening apply one to two drops of Multi Action H-oil in your hands, rub them together, dry skin on face and body.

 

 

 

[ H oil Skin care Routine ]

 

1. Apply Multi-action H oil at the end of your skincare routine.
Apply water-based products before Multi-action H oil.
Apply Multi-action H oil as the last step in your skincare routine.
Multi-action H oil will seal the moisture from your skin, create a protective barrier that stops water from leaving the skin.

2. Mix Multi-action H oil with your moisturizer or straight to the skin (Face and Body).
As well as using Multi-action H oils directly on the Face and Body,
You can also add 2-3 drops of Multi-action H oil to your moisturizer and apply them together for enhanced moisturizing.