Description

Ozonized Sunflower Seed Oil is sunflower seed oil that has been treated with ozone (O₃) to enhance its oxidative stability and potential skincare benefits. This process modifies the oil’s chemical structure, creating ozonides and other compounds that are thought to provide additional properties beneficial for skin care, such as improved hydration and antimicrobial effects.

Chemical Composition and Structure:
Ozonized Sunflower Seed Oil includes:

Fatty Acids: The oil retains its primary fatty acids, such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid, even after ozonation.
Ozonides: Compounds formed during the ozonation process, which can have enhanced stability and potentially offer additional skin benefits.
Peroxides: Byproducts of the ozonation process, which may contribute to the oil’s antimicrobial properties.

The chemical structure of ozonized sunflower seed oil includes modified fatty acids and newly formed ozonides that can affect its stability and functional properties.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Typically a clear to pale yellow liquid with a slightly altered color due to the ozonation process.
Solubility: Soluble in oils and fats; insoluble in water.
Odor: Generally has a mild, natural odor characteristic of sunflower oil, though it may have a slight ozone-like scent due to the ozonation process.

Production Process:

Extraction: Sunflower seeds are processed to extract the oil.
Ozonation: The extracted oil is treated with ozone under controlled conditions to form ozonides and other related compounds.
Purification: The oil is purified to remove excess ozone and byproducts while retaining beneficial ozonides.
Formulation: The ozonized oil is incorporated into cosmetic and skincare products.

Applications:

Cosmetics: Used in creams, serums, and lotions for its enhanced stability and potential skin benefits, including improved hydration and antimicrobial properties.
Personal Care: Included in products aimed at providing extra skin conditioning and protection.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Environmental Impact: The production of ozonized sunflower seed oil involves additional processing compared to standard sunflower oil, but its environmental impact is generally moderate. Sustainable practices in sunflower cultivation and processing are recommended.
Safety: Generally regarded as safe for topical application. However, due to the presence of ozonides and peroxides, it should be used in accordance with established guidelines to avoid potential skin irritation or allergic reactions. Safety assessments are recommended for new formulations or high concentrations.

INCI Functions:


Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment as it has the function of restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants that can be added in the formulation.
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CAS: 84776-03-4 / 8001-21-6 EC number 232-273-9