Massage oils: the basics – the sunflower oil
The difference between the various types of vegetable oils (mainly derived from the seeds and then also called seed oils) is primarily concerned with the fatty acid composition. Most vegetable oils contain mostly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, and saturated fat, with the exception of tropical oils that contain a large percentage of saturated fat.
As for the massage oils, these are often composed of mixtures of oils and herbs. Among base oils we can find oil sunflower oil wheat germ.
Sunflower seed oil is extracted from the seeds of Helianthus annuus. E ‘liquid at room temperature, transparent amber color and a slight fatty odor.
It contains a very high percentage of polyunsaturated fats, particularly linoleic acid (75%) and a significant amount of Vitamin E. This acid, Vitamin F also a constituent that is not produced in the body, is essential for the formation of the cell membrane, maintains the fluid retains the elasticity of artery walls, keeps the blood fluid, modulates the activity of the immune system Helps to maintain low cholesterol, balances blood pressure and plays an important role for the proper functioning of the thyroid, adrenal gland, mucous membranes and nerves.
Thanks to this vitamin skin is smooth and velvety, while its deficiency makes it flaky, dry and wrinkled.
In cosmetics sunflower oil acts as a regenerative cells of the epidermis, has a high emollient, moisturizing and refreshing, is a rebalancing of the skin characterized by skin sensitivity and irritation, therefore, is an ideal base for cosmetic treatments and aesthetic features of different skin types.
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