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girasol

Sunflower

Helianthus annuus

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Petals

Major cosmetic applications

Major cosmetic applications

Antioxidant. Photoprotection. Protection of skin and hair integrity against oxidative processes. Hair color protection. Anti-inflammatory. Anti-irritation. Purifying. Antiseptic. Moisturizing.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

America

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Cherokee Indians for kidney ailments. Medicine traditional European as an insecticide.

Curiosities

Curiosities

Its oil is frequently used in food industry.