Pumpkin Seed Oil

Scientific Name- Cucurbita pepo

Origin- USA 

Method of production- Cold Pressed

Color- Pale yellow

Aroma- Seedy

Pumpkin seed oil is an extraordinarily rich source of diverse bioactive compounds having functional properties used as edible oil or as a potential nutraceutical and now, this oil is essential in many hair and skin products.

The pumpkin seeds contained 39.25% crude protein, 27.83% crude oil, 4.59% ash, and 16.84% crude fiber; the corresponding values for the kernels were 39.22, 43.69, 5.14, and 2.13%, respectively. Pumpkin seed kernels contained moderate concentrations of minerals, especially P, Mg, and K. The amino acid profiles indicate that methionine and tryptophan were the most limiting amino acids, while arginine, glutamic, and aspartic acids were the most plentiful amino acids. The saturated fatty acid content was 27.73% and comprises of 16.41% palmitic acid and 11.14% stearic acid. The unsaturated fatty acid value was 73.03% and consisting mainly of 18.14% oleic acid and 52.69% linoleic acid. The oil obtained from the pumpkin seed kernels had a refractive index of 1.4656, specific gravity of 0.913, iodine value of 105.12 (g I2/100g oil), saponification value of 185.20 (mg KOH/g oil), acid value of 0.53 (mg KOH/g oil), and peroxide value of 0.85 (meq peroxide/kg oil). Considering the lipid and protein content in the kernels, and their fatty and amino acid compositions, the pumpkin seed kernels appear to be quite promising for commercial exploitation.

The oil has antioxidants property, therefore pumpkin seed oil is good product for skin care hair growth and prostate health.

Key Benefits

1. Pumpkin seed oil act as anti -aging skin care products.
2.  Stimulates hair growth.
3. The oil can be used as leave in conditioner.
4.  It promotes hair growth.
5. It strengthens hair.
6. It keeps skin youthful.
7. It improves skin tone.
8. It fights acne.
9. Protects from Pollutants.
10. Maintains Sebum Production.
11. Add shine to your hair.
12. Restores elasticity.
13. A reduction in the appearance of fine lines.
14. Prevention of premature wrinkle formation.
15. Improves skin texture, moisture and softness.