Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Extract
Also known as: Pumpkin Seed Extract
Has antioxidant properties | Rich source of skin-reinforcing fatty acids
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What Is Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Extract?
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.\n\nIn 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.\n\nIn 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.
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Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, July 2022, pages 42-51
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Karbala International Journal of Modern Science, December 2021, pages 352-365
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Nuts and Seeds in Health and Disease Prevention (Second Edition), Academic Press, 2020, pages 533-542
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Nuts and Seeds in Health and Disease Prevention (First Edition), Academic Press, 2011, pages 925-937
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