The healing properties can be enhanced just by using the blossoms. Mix equal quantities with jojoba for a very healing skin oil. Softens skin and holds large amounts of moisture. Softens the pore opening. Also gives off Vitamin B. A source of vitamins and minerals, this light-textured oil is especially good for body massage.
Sunflower oil is also inexpensive and can be blended with the more exotic oils.
Most sunflower oils are highly processed so make sure you only use the unrefined varieties that still retain their nutrients. It should be stored in the fridge. America is the largest producer of walnuts, followed by China and Turkey. Oil extraction is a time-consuming process as the shells have to be removed by hand, using a small mallet on a stone base, taking care not to break the kernel. The kernels are then ground using a millstone and warm pressed to release the oil.