You should know
What it is
Oil
Form of Oil
Oil is a hydrophobic (water-repelling) substance that can help regulate sebum production in skincare.
Concerns
Fungal Acne
May feed Fungal Acne
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
Explained
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil is made by expressing watermelon seeds. It is a non-fragrant oil with antioxidant and hydrating properties.
Watermelon seed oil contains a high percentage of linoleic acid and other fatty acids. These fatty acids make it a great skin hydrator.
People also like: Retinol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Glucosamine
People also dislike: Synthetic Wax, Retinol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Also known as: Watermelon Seed Oil
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.4% of the products in our database containing it.
What it does:
Where it's used
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil is most often found as ingredient number 12 within an ingredient list.
These are the categories of products that use Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil the most:
References
Products with Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 87444
- INCI Name: CITRULLUS LANATUS SEED OIL
- EC #: Â 290-802-9
- All Functions: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
