Pumpkin Seed Extract
INCI: Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract
Reviewed by Daisy · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Also known as: Curcubita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Extract, Cucurbitea Peponis, Pumpkin
Type of squash that is a very good source of antioxidant
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What Is Pumpkin Seed Extract?
Type of squash that is a very good source of antioxidant cartenoids and vitamin E. Pumpkin seed extract and pumpkin seed oil are also a great source of essential fatty acids (including linoleic acid) and zinc.
It’s an excellent non-fragrant plant extract to see in cosmetics.
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Pumpkin Seed Extract is a variant of Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Extract, the form you will most often see on an ingredients list.
Has antioxidant properties | Rich source of skin-reinforcing fatty acids
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