When it comes to nutrition, sunflower oil is often judged harshly for its high omega-6 content, which can be pro-inflammatory in excess. But when it comes to beauty products, sunflower oil might just be the star ingredient you didn’t know you were looking for.

“Studies show that it binds moisture in the skin and strengthens the skin barrier, even in baby skin,” explains dermatologist and nutritionist Dr. Anne Gürtler of LVATE in Munich, Germany. She also notes that although sunflower oil isn’t generally advised for those with acne prone skin, it can be helpful for those with sensitive skin as it provides a buffer for potentially irritating active ingredients such as retinol .

But skincare isn’t the only beauty arena in which sunflower oil may be useful. In fact, it’s also showing

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