Pumpkin Seed Oil
AKA “Pumpkin Oil, Cucurbita pepo Seed Oil”
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Pumpkin seed oil
AKA: Pumpkin Oil, Cucurbita pepo Seed Oil
Essential Oil · Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Essential Oil
Clean
Cold-pressed pumpkin seed oil nourishes and softens skin while helping to blend and stabilize product formulas for a smooth texture.
Family
Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8016-49-7
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to China. Derived from seeds of the pumpkin plant (Cucurbitaceae family), primarily cultivated in China. Cold-pressed from dried pumpkin seeds to extract the nutrient-rich oil.
Plant Source
Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family)
Plant Part
Seed
Function
Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Surfactant - Emulsifying
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Central and South American practices as a nutritive oil. Modern cosmetic use stems from recognition of its vitamin and mineral content for skin conditioning.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR