Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
Oil
Oil is a hydrophobic (water-repelling) substance that can help regulate sebum production in skincare.
Hydrating
These ingredients help hydrate the skin by either drawing in moisture or preventing it from escaping. They're often used to keep skin feeling soft, smooth, and well-balanced.
May feed Fungal Acne
Fungal acne-safe products avoid ingredients that feed Malassezia yeast, the cause of fungal acne. Unlike regular acne, fungal acne appears as small, uniform bumps and won't respond to typical acne treatments. If you suspect fungal acne, consult a dermatologist for proper diagnosis.
Explained
Cucurbita Pepo Seed oil comes from the field pumpkin, including winter squash and the traditional orange pumpkin we see in Autumn.
Pumpkin seed oil is rich in vitamin E and plenty of fatty acids such as linoleic acids. Pumpkin seeds also have zinc and cartenoids.
Linoleic acid helps moisturize your skin as an emollient. Emollients act as a thin film to prevent moisture from escaping.
Cartenoids are an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against external damage. They also give pumpkins their classic orange color.
Fun fact: Pumpkins were first domesticated in Southern Mexico about 10,000 years ago.
See all 212 products with Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
Users who like it
43%
Users who avoid it
57%
What it does
Emollient
Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Alternative names
Pumpkin Seed Oil
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.2%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Treatments
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
0%
References
Products with Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
75438
INCI Name
CUCURBITA PEPO SEED OIL
EC #
 - / 289-741-0
All Functions
Emollient, Skin Conditioning
