Humectant

Cucurbita Maxima Phytoplacenta Extract

INCI: CUCURBITA MAXIMA PHYTOPLACENTA EXTRACT

Reviewed by Emma · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

What Is Cucurbita Maxima Phytoplacenta Extract?

Cucurbita Maxima Phytoplacenta Extract is the extract of the phytoplacenta cells directly isolated from the plant Cucurbita maxima or grown in culture, Cucurbitaceae.

Its declared cosmetic functions are humectant and skin conditioning.

Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.

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