High-Oleic Sunflower Oil
Stable alternative to regular sunflower. High oleic content resists rancidity much better.
Soft OilsVeganPalm-Free
Expert-reviewedPublished Mar 2026Updated Mar 2026
SAP (NaOH)
0.1340
SAP (KOH)
0.1880
Recommended Max
25%
Comedogenic
?/5
Cost Tier
Budget
Stable alternative to regular sunflower. High oleic content resists rancidity much better. Its SAP values are 0.1340 for NaOH and 0.1880 for KOH, which helps dial in accurate lye amounts.
Typical usage stays below 25% of total oils. In practice, it is beginner-friendly in balanced formulas, vegan, palm-free, usually easy to source at budget-friendly pricing.
High-Oleic Sunflower Oil has an NaOH SAP value of 0.13400 and a KOH SAP value of 0.18800, meaning approximately 134g of sodium hydroxide saponifies 1kg of this oil. It is typically used at 0–25.00% of total oil weight in cold process soap recipes.
Fatty Acid Profile
Palmitic (4.0%)
Stearic (5.0%)
Oleic (80.0%)
Linoleic (10.0%)
Soap Qualities Contributed
Hardness
9(29–54)
Cleansing
0(12–22)
Conditioning
90(44–69)
Bubbly Lather
0(14–46)
Creamy Lather
9(16–48)
Longevity
9(5–35)
Shaded areas show the ideal range for balanced soap. Values outside these ranges may still produce good soap depending on the overall formula.
Formulation Guidance
Recommended range:0% — 25%
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