Curcubita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Extract at a Glance
- Has antioxidant properties
- Rich source of skin-reinforcing fatty acids
- Also known as pumpkin seed extract
- Seeds are also edible
Curcubita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Extract Description
seed extract, familiarly known as pumpkin seed extract, comes from the seeds of the common pumpkin. It has several subspecies that produce fruit including yellow summer squash, zucchini, and the classic round orange pumpkin.
seed extract has antioxidant properties that fight pro-aging free-radical damage.
In addition, pumpkin seed extract is a rich source of fatty acids, among them linoleic, oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids. These fatty acids reinforce skin’s surface layers and barrier, resulting in a smoother, more even toned and youthful appearance.
Curcubita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Extract References
Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, July 2022, pages 42-51
Karbala International Journal of Modern Science, December 2021, pages 352-365
Nuts and Seeds in Health and Disease Prevention (Second Edition), Academic Press, 2020, pages 533-542
Nuts and Seeds in Health and Disease Prevention (First Edition), Academic Press, 2011, pages 925-937