“Helianthus,” the scientific name for the sunflower, comes from the Greek "helios" (sun) and "anthos" (flower) and is derived from Greek mythology. The legend tells of a young mortal called Clytia who falls in love with the god Helios and dies from love by constantly watching him. Moved by her plight, Helios turned her into a plant which tilts during the day to face the sun until it blooms.
Skincare benefits of Sunflower unsaponifiable
In cosmetics, organic* sunflower unsaponifiable from the seeds is used to visibly improve skin elasticity and firmness. *Organic ingredients are produced in accordance with European regulation (CE 2018/848).
Responsible sourcing
Protecting the soil and biodiversity is a longstanding commitment at Clarins. That’s why we have always given priority to plant-based key ingredients sourced from organic agriculture, grown using sustainable farming methods that respect nature and the health of the soil. Our sunflower unsaponifiable is organic* and obtained using a natural and environmentally-friendly extraction process.