PUMPKIN OIL

Bulk Pumpkin Seed Oil for Cosmetic Use

Pumpkin seed oil is a vegetable oil pressed from Cucurbita pepo seeds, valued in cosmetic formulation for its nutrient profile and antioxidant activity. This guide covers how the oil is obtained, its key properties for skin and hair, and the main cosmetic applications used by labs, artisan soapmakers and professional formulators.

What is pumpkin seed oil?

Pumpkin seed oil is obtained by cold-pressing pumpkin seeds, a process that preserves the natural content of essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals found in the raw material. Its dark colour and dense texture reflect the concentration of active compounds carried over from the seed.

Among its most valued cosmetic properties is a high vitamin E content, known for its regenerating and skin-repairing action, together with natural antioxidants that help neutralise the free radicals linked to premature skin ageing. As a wholesaler of vegetable oils, Royal Bio supplies this oil in bulk to laboratories seeking a stable, well-characterised raw material.

Main cosmetic uses of pumpkin seed oil

Facial and body hydration. Its lipid profile supports the formulation of creams, balms and body oils with strong moisture-retention capacity, well suited to dry or dull skin.

Hair care. It is added to hair masks and serums for its ability to nourish the hair fibre and improve softness, making it a common ingredient in natural hair-care lines.

Anti-ageing formulations. Thanks to its vitamin E and antioxidant content, it is a frequent active in creams and serums aimed at addressing visible signs of skin ageing.

Artisan soapmaking. Its fatty acid profile makes it suitable for inclusion at small percentages in cold-process soap formulas, contributing emollient properties to the finished bar.

CAS: 8016-49-7 / 89998-03-8. EINECS: - / 289-741-0. INCI: Cucurbita pepo Seed Oil.