Hydrogenated Pumpkin Seed Oil
AKA “Hardened pumpkin seed oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated pumpkin seed oil
AKA: Hardened pumpkin seed oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Hydrogenated Pumpkin Seed Oil is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil
Effective at 30.0%
Family
Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Pumpkin seed oil has traditional use in Central and South American indigenous practices and European folk medicine for skin health and anti-inflammatory benefits. Hydrogenation stabilizes the oil for cosmetic use while preserving its nutritional lipid profile.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.0005%
60.0%
0%84%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.3-4 | 0.001-3 | 0.01-15 | 0.0005-60 | 0.06-3
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR