Pumpkin Seed Oil
Pumpkin Seed Oil
The unsaturated fats found in pumpkin seeds help to deeply moisturise and keep your skin hydrated for longer while also being able to contribute to balancing out any oil to dry areas.
Pumpkin Seed Oil contains zinc, omega 3- and 6- fatty acids but notably high squalene concentrations make it quite exceptional. it is known to reduce skin inflammation, stimulate the growth of new cells, defend against infections and oxidative stress in skin cells, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and blemishes related to age.
The major fatty acids of pumpkin seed oil are oleic, linoleic and palmitic acids. Seed oil is also rich in tocopherols. It is found to contain six phenolic acids (protocatechuic, caffeic, syringic, vanillic, p-coumaric and ferulic). phenolics ,tocopherols and sterols, could provide high protection against oxidative stress.
Although it is not a tree nut, pumpkin seed oil is known to cause allergic reactions to some who are sensitive to tree nut allergies.
Scores low in the sensitivity index at the Cosmetic Safety Database.
References to pumpkin seed oil being used effectively on the skin dates back to the 18th century.
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