Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin) seed oil
AKA “Pumpkin Seed Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin) seed oil
AKA: Pumpkin Seed Oil
Essential Oil · 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
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Functions
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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 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
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR