Pumpkin Seed Oil

Pumpkin Seed Oil is pressed from the seeds of the Cucurbita Pepo plant. This soap making oil is valued for its skin healing properties.

Pumpkin Seeds

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.

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