Hydrogenated Pumpkin Seed Oil
AKA “Hardened pumpkin seed oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated pumpkin seed oil
AKA: Hardened pumpkin seed oil
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Essential Oil
Clean
Hydrogenated Pumpkin Seed Oil is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Catalytic Hydrogenation | Functions: Skin Conditioning - Emollient Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Effective at 30.0%
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
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
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
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 Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR