INCI name

CUCURBITA PEPO SEED OIL

Pumpkin seed oil

An oil expressed from pumpkin seeds.

What it is

Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the pumpkin, Cucurbita pepo. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Used in face and body oils, creams, balms and hair care products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not show whether the oil is cold-pressed or refined.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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