sunflower
noun
sun·flow·er
ˈsən-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 
: any of a genus (Helianthus, especially H. annuus) of New World composite plants with large yellow-rayed flower heads bearing edible seeds that yield an edible oil
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Along with the usual suspects like oat extract, coconut oil, and sunflower seed oil are cucumber and quinoa extract, which help calm skin.
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Deanna Pai, Allure, 11 Apr. 2024
Roberts sensed a mentality change in Ohtani, as well, from the moment he was greeted in the dugout that night with a shower of sunflower seeds.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
The cream is made from a blend of vitamin E, aloe vera, wheat germ, sunflower seed oil, collagen, and elastin and has over 1,200 ratings on Walmart.com.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
In this case, less is more as sunflower seed oil cleanses the skin, and sweet almond oil nourishes and improves elasticity.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Manufacturers have blamed the war in Ukraine (previously a major agricultural producer) for disrupting the world's commodity markets, including for sunflower and soybean oils.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 10 Mar. 2024
Erythritol is another sugar alcohol that pops up here, and sunflower lecithin takes the place of the usual soy lecithin that many other chocolate chips use.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 6 Mar. 2024
Pros: Affordable; nice smell Cons: Can leave hair greasy, some reviewers say
Key ingredients: Rosemary oil, soybean oil, castor oil, coconut oil, sunflower seed oil, tea tree oil, evening primrose oil.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2024
Read Next California Rare sunflower sea stars spawn at California aquarium.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2024
Deanna Pai, Allure, 11 Apr. 2024
Roberts sensed a mentality change in Ohtani, as well, from the moment he was greeted in the dugout that night with a shower of sunflower seeds.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
The cream is made from a blend of vitamin E, aloe vera, wheat germ, sunflower seed oil, collagen, and elastin and has over 1,200 ratings on Walmart.com.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
In this case, less is more as sunflower seed oil cleanses the skin, and sweet almond oil nourishes and improves elasticity.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Manufacturers have blamed the war in Ukraine (previously a major agricultural producer) for disrupting the world's commodity markets, including for sunflower and soybean oils.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 10 Mar. 2024
Erythritol is another sugar alcohol that pops up here, and sunflower lecithin takes the place of the usual soy lecithin that many other chocolate chips use.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 6 Mar. 2024
Pros: Affordable; nice smell Cons: Can leave hair greasy, some reviewers say
Key ingredients: Rosemary oil, soybean oil, castor oil, coconut oil, sunflower seed oil, tea tree oil, evening primrose oil.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2024
Read Next California Rare sunflower sea stars spawn at California aquarium.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2024
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sunflower
noun
sun·flow·er
-ˌflau̇(-ə)r
: any of a genus of tall herbs that are often grown for their large showy flower heads with yellow ray flowers and for their oil-rich seeds
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