{"title":"Sunflower","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEveryone from very small children is familiar with the large, bright, cheery yellow flowers. Originating in North America and Mexico indigenous tribes cultivated this plant, using the seeds as a food source, eaten raw, roasted, or ground to make flour.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere is also evidence that pigments from sunflower oil were used by ancient people to make sunscreen. Sunflowers continued to be a staple in North America for 4000 years. In the early 16th century Europeans brought it back to Europe where it's food and oil-bearing potential were overlooked for some 200 years and it was grown as an ornamental flower and used medicinally as an anti-inflammatory.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe anti-inflammatory properties of this oil make it ideal for many skin conditions where the skin becomes inflamed. And its light nature means it is easily absorbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVitamin E\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eis naturally abundant in sunflower seed, oil this not only serves to protect the oil from oxidative damage but helps protect the collagen and elastin in the skin, supporting the ageing process. This light and golden oil is also high in vitamin A, a potent antioxidant and like vitamin E helps regenerate the skin cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIts molecular structure and enzyme activity make it perfect for decongesting pores and minimising their appearance by attaching to our own oxidised oils. The enzymes present also act as a food source for own natural skin microbiome, strengthening the protective barrier of our skin. The tannins present have astringent properties to further support tightening of the pore walls and skin tissues in general.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLuibh's sunflower seed oil is certified organic and cold pressed to preserve the beneficial plant compounds.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9336\/0048\/collections\/AdobeStock_130149492_Preview.jpg?v=1745836289","url":"https:\/\/www.luibh.co.uk\/collections\/sunflower.oembed","provider":"Luibh Skin \u0026 Nutrition","version":"1.0","type":"link"}