Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil

Excellente

Antioxidante

Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil at a glance

  • Non-fragrant oil from watermelon seeds
  • Rich source of hydrating, soothing fatty acids
  • Chockful of antioxidants
  • Considered one of the more stable plant oils

Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil description

_Citrullus lanatus_ (watermelon) seed oil is a non-fragrant plant oil that contains several fatty acids which, in combination, hydrate, replenish, and soothe skin. The seed oil’s fatty acids include palmitic, linoleic, oleic, and stearic. This clear to pale yellow oil has a lighter feel on skin due to its higher concentration of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids. It is not known to clog pores, but this can be a highly individual response. Watermelon seeds are also excellent sources of polyphenolic and flavonoid antioxidants plus vitamin C, vitamin E, and B vitamins thiamine and riboflavin. It works best in creams or lotions as these types of emulsions are proven to enhance this oil’s stability. As a food grade oil, _Citrullus lanatus_ (watermelon) seed oil may be used in any amount in cosmetics. Bonus: using the seeds for their oil content not only helps skin but it also reduces waste since watermelon seeds are normally discarded in favor of the fruit and rind.

Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil references

  • Journal of Food Biochemistry, June 2021, ePublication
  • OCL Lipids and Cosmetics, October 2020, pages 1–9
  • Journal of Food Science and Technology, April 2018, pages 1,552–1,561
  • Natural Product Research, February 2015, pages 2,313–2,317

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Calificaciones de ingredientes

Excelente

Ingrediente sobresaliente con beneficios reales para la piel. Su eficacia está demostrada y respaldada por estudios independientes.

Bueno

Aunque no son tan beneficiosos como los de la categoría excelente, suelen ser necesarios para mejorar la textura, la estabilidad o la absorción de una fórmula.

Aceptable

Puede presentar ciertas limitaciones en cuanto a su apariencia, estabilidad o eficacia. A veces, son ingredientes básicos o que no cuentan con suficiente respaldo científico.

Poco recomendable

Aunque puede ofrecer algunos beneficios se recomienda evitarlo por su probabilidad de causar irritación, especialmente si se combina con otros ingredientes problemáticos.

Desaconsejable

Ha demostrado provocar efectos adversos como irritación, inflamación o sequedad, especialmente si se utiliza en altas concentraciones o junto con otros ingredientes irritantes.

Desconocido

No hemos encontrado este ingrediente en nuestro diccionario. Registramos todos los ingredientes desconocidos y actualizamos la información de forma continua.

Sin calificar

Ingrediente registrado, pero con la información científica disponible pendiente de revisar.