Description
Organic Pumpkin Seed Oil
Description – Pumpkin seeds are dried and then pressed to produce this rich coloured oil with nutty aroma.
| Common Name | Pumpkin Seed Oil |
| Botanical Name | Cucurbita Pepo |
| Botanical Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Extraction Method | Cold Pressed |
| Aroma | Nutty |
| Country of Origin | Austria |
| Appearance | Golden to dark green |
| Skin Feel | Absorbs deeply, non-greasy |
| Skin Type | Oily |
| Properties | Protects, Increase firmness, Deeply moiturises, Soothes |
| Heat Stability | |
| Saponification Value | 195-200 |
| Storage | 12-18 Months – Refrigeration recommended |
| Typical Fatty Acid Profile | 42-60% Linoleic, 24-41% Oleic Acid, 6-21% Palmitic Acid, 3-8% Stearic Acid |
| Main Constituents (Typical Values) | 15% Saturated, 31% Mono Unsaturated, 45% Polyunsaturated |
| Natural Vitamin Content | Vitamins B, C and E, Phytosterols, Zinc |
Common Uses
- Taken orally for prostate health
- Oily skin moisturisers & lotions – zinc and selenium are cleansing and balancing for oily skin types, helping control oiliness
- Anti-aging products – Zinc, and Vitamin C content help to firm and tighten skin
- Protective – antioxidants help protect from environmental stressors
Packaging – Supplied in clear PET bottles with flip top lid for easy dispensing. Fully labelled with common name, botanical name, BBE date and batch code. SDS and Certificate of analysis available for download
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Recommended Reading: Carrier Oils for Aormatherapy & Massage (4th Edition, 2008) Len Price with Shirley Price