murphyCucurbita pepo (Pumpkin) seed oil
AKA: Pumpkin seed oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Central America. Extracted from seeds of Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin), a plant in the Cucurbitaceae family native to Central America. Cold-pressed from the dried seeds to obtain the oil without heat or chemical solvents.
cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as emollient, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
8016-49-7 / 89998-03-8
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR