Watermelon Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-10 Esters
AKA “Watermelon seed oil, Citrullus lanatus seed oil
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Watermelon seed oil polyglyceryl-10 esters
AKA: Citrullus lanatus seed oil
Oil · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Watermelon Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-10 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Citrillus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil with Polyglycerin-10
Family
Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
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Form
Oil
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A contemporary cosmetic ingredient derived from watermelon seeds using modern esterification technology. Traditional watermelon seeds were valued in African and Middle Eastern cultures for their moisturizing and nourishing properties.
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
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR