Pumpkin Seed Oil is pressed from the seeds of the Cucurbita Pepo plant. This soap making oil is valued for its skin healing properties.
A few of Pumpkin Seed Oil's qualities are as follows:
- rich in anti-oxidents and essential fatty acids.
- has high levels of Vitamins A, C & E.
- this oils color can range from a yellow to deep green with red hints and has a mild nut odor.
- has a shelf life of up to 6 - 8 months if stored in a cool, dry, dark location.
- SAP value is 192.1.
- is good for all skin types and absorbs into the skin well.
- helps repair dry, cracked, damaged skin.
- use this oil sparringly, a little goes a long way. Add at a thin trace to superfat your soaps.
The chart below shows the approximate percentages of fatty acids present in Pumpkin Seed Oil.
| Lauric | Myristic | Palmitic | Stearic | Ricinoleic | Oleic | Linoleic | Linolenic |
| 11 | 8 | 33 | 50 | ||||
| Hardness | |||||||
| Cleansing | |||||||
| Full Lather | F/L | ||||||
| Stable Lather | |||||||
| Conditioning | |||||||
This information is provided for reference use only and is not meant to substitute the advice of a licensed health care professional.