Sunflower Lecithin

Non-GMO Sunflower Lecithin Liquid, a viscous material having a dark orange to brown color. Sunflower lecithin in liquid form, also referred to by the botanical name Helianthus annuus lecithin, is steam-distilled from sunflower seeds and contains a characteristic flavor profile and aroma. 

In the cosmetic industry, sunflower lecithin acts as a stabilizing agent and surfactant in formulations. It can be found in common personal care items such as body lotions, creams, face cleansers and several makeup products.

For external use only

Sunflower  Lecithin is a naturally occurring mixture of the diglycerides of stearic, palmitic and oleic acids, linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid whose form varies from a waxy mass to a thick, pour-able liquid. Lecithin are used in the formulation of a large number of cosmetics and personal care products.

Sunflower Lecithin Liquid is a phospholipid* emulsifier suited to water in oil, or oil in water, emulsions depending on temperature and ratio.  One of the characteristics of Sunflower  Lecithin is it’s suitability to both oil and water, making it an ideal choice for a variety of emulsion applications.

Sunflower Lecithin Liquid is and emulsifier that is very well suited to use in very thin or liquid emulsions where other emulsifiers will fail.  Lecithin Liquid is also the best choice for emulsions that are close to a 50 / 50 oil / water ratio where other emulsifiers will destabilize.  For optimal stability try incorporating Bees Wax or Olive wax equal to half of the amount of Lecithin Liquid.  As a general rule, use higher amounts of Lecithin Liquid when you have a higher water ratio. 

Lecithin is a natural, nonionic emulsifier (occurs in most living cells) consisting of 4
phospholipids (phosphatidyl choline, -ethanolamin, -serin, -inositol), capable to bind water & fats (prevents fat-water separation), derived from sunflower seed. Dark amber, honey-like consistency, characteristic odor. Soluble in oils, partly soluble in alcohols, dispersible in water. HLB value approx. 4 (gives water-in-oil emulsions).
CAS: 8002-43-5
INCI Name: Lecithin
Benefits:

 Natural emulsifier and dispersing agent
 Excellent water binding ability (prevents moisture loss)
 Good emollient, anti-sticking and refatting properties
 Controls viscosity

Use: Sunflower lecithin is main skin-Conditioning Agent – miscellaneous; Surfactant – Emulsifying Agent; antistatic ; emollient; As a skin conditioning agent can be added to formulas as is, add to oil phase. Typical use level is 0.5-5%. In creams and lotions mostly used as co-emulsifier together with other, more potent emulsifiers.

For external use only.
Applications: Lotions, creams, ointments, salves, body washes, shampoos, sun care products & after-sun
products, body butter, makeup products.
Raw material source: Sunflower
Manufacture: Produced by water degumming the extracted oil of Sunflower seeds using various solvents.
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
GMO: GMO free
Vegan: Does not contains animal-derived components