Pressed from sunflower seeds, sunflower oil can be used both as a cooking oil and in cosmetics. Sunflower oil is typically used for frying and is considered healthier than most fatty oils based on its low trans fat and saturated fat content. It is light in taste, and sunflower oil provides more Vitamin E than all other vegetable oils.http://www.sunflowernsa.com/oil/ There are three types of sunflower oil: NuSun, linoleic and high oleic.http://www.sunflowernsa.com/oil/

Sunflower oil is also used in some medications because of its' health qualities. Although there is not enough evidence to prove how effective it is, sunflower oil is often used to treat arthritis, constipation, lowering LDL cholesterol, healing wounds, and for treating some skin conditions.http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-40-SUNFLOWER+OIL.aspx?activeIngredientId=40&activeIngredientName=SUNFLOWER+OIL&source=2

Sunflower oil is high is polyunsaturated fat which may help lower cholesterol and promote heart health. When stored properly, Sunflower oil can also last longer than other cooking oils, and has been used in many packaged products to help maintain freshness. Several brands of potato chips have included sunflower oil in their ingredients to lower the trans fat content and prolong freshness.http://www.sunflowernsa.com/oil/default.asp?contentID=169

Sunflower oil works as a protective and moisturizing solution for skin. A study published in The Lancet suggests that sunflower oil skin treatments may help prevent infection, especially for infants with underdeveloped skin.http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(03)12468-3/abstract Any skin type can easily absorb sunflower oil, making it a good choice for those suffering with acne. It doesn't have the harmful effects that other acne treatments do. For the skin to remain healthy there needs to be an adequate amount of vitamins A,C,D and E. Sunflower oil is rich in these vitamins and can be used directly on the skin or consumed.http://www.10acne.com/acne_treatment_article10.html

• Abebooks.com: Sunflower Oil Cookbook

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