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Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract

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Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract is the extract from the seeds of the Pumpkin, Cucurbita pepo L., Cucurbitaceae

Purpose

The extract of a type of squash that is a very good source of antioxidant cartenoids.

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BEST

Category

Plant Extracts, Antioxidant

INCI Purpose

SKIN CONDITIONING

Benefits

Anti-Aging — Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

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Cucurbita pepo seed extract comes from a 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.

See: Pumpkin Seed Extract, Curcubita pepo (pumpkin) seed extract, Cucurbitea Peponis, Pumpkin

References

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