Curcubita pepo (pumpkin) seed extract

Best

Antioxidant

Curcubita pepo (pumpkin) seed extract at a glance

  • Has antioxidant properties
  • Rich source of skin-reinforcing fatty acids
  • Also known as pumpkin seed extract
  • Seeds are also edible

Curcubita pepo (pumpkin) seed extract description

_Curcubita pepo_ seed extract, familiarly known as pumpkin seed extract, comes from the seeds of the common pumpkin. It has several subspecies that produce fruit including yellow summer squash, zucchini, and the classic round orange pumpkin. In addition to the seeds being edible, their extract has significant benefits when applied topically. As with most plant extracts, _Curcubita pepo_ seed extract has antioxidant properties that fight pro-aging free-radical damage. In addition, pumpkin seed extract is a rich source of fatty acids, among them linoleic, oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids. These fatty acids reinforce skin’s surface layers and barrier, resulting in a smoother, more even toned and youthful appearance.

Curcubita pepo (pumpkin) seed extract references

  • Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, July 2022, pages 42-51
  • Karbala International Journal of Modern Science, December 2021, pages 352-365
  • Nuts and Seeds in Health and Disease Prevention (Second Edition), Academic Press, 2020, pages 533-542
  • Nuts and Seeds in Health and Disease Prevention (First Edition), Academic Press, 2011, pages 925-937

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Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

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