Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin) seed oil
AKA “Pumpkin Seed Oil”
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin) seed oil
AKA: Pumpkin Seed Oil
Essential Oil · Conditioning | Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
8016-49-7 / 89998-03-8
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Central America. Extracted from seeds of Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin), a plant in the Cucurbitaceae family native to Central America. Cold-pressed from the dried seeds to obtain the oil without heat or chemical solvents.
Plant Source
Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family)
Plant Part
Seed
Function
Conditioning | Emollient
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Pumpkin seed oil has been used in traditional medicine and folk skincare for centuries, particularly in Central European and indigenous North American practices. Valued for its fatty acid and antioxidant content for skin nourishment and conditioning.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR