Curcubita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Extract

Best

Antioxidant

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

_Curcubita pepo_ 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. In addition to the seeds being edible, their extract has significant benefits when applied topically. As with most plant extracts, _Curcubita pepo_ 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

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Calificaciones de ingredientes

Best

Probado y respaldado por estudios independientes. Ingrediente activo excepcional para la mayoría de los tipos de piel o problemas.

Good

Necesario para mejorar la textura, estabilidad o penetración de una fórmula.

Average

Generalmente no irritante, pero puede presentar problemas de aspecto, de estabilidad u otros que limiten su utilidad.

Bad

Hay probabilidad de irritación. El riesgo aumenta cuando se combina con otros ingredientes problemáticos.

Worst

Puede causar irritación, inflamación, sequedad, etc. Puede ofrecer algún beneficio en cierta medida, pero en general, se ha comprobado que causa más daño que beneficio.

Desconocido

No pudimos encontrarlo en nuestro diccionario de ingredientes. Registramos todos los ingredientes que faltan y realizamos actualizaciones continuas.

No calificado

Aún no hemos calificado este ingrediente porque no hemos tenido la oportunidad de revisar las investigaciones existentes sobre él.