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Pumpkin Seed (Virgin) Oil, Certified Organic
€10,95 EUR
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Product Description
Virgin pumpkin seed carrier oil is a nutrient-rich, versatile oil that offers a wide range of benefits for the skin, hair, and nails. Its moisturising, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties make it an excellent addition to any natural health and beauty regimen. The pleasant nutty and earthy aroma adds a warm, inviting scent to your formulations, enhancing the overall sensory experience.
Aroma:
- Nutty and Earthy: Virgin pumpkin seed oil has a distinctive, rich, nutty aroma with earthy undertones. The scent is pleasant and mild, not overpowering, making it suitable for blending with other essential oils or using on its own.
- Warm and Inviting: The warm, inviting scent of pumpkin seed oil can add a comforting and grounding note to skincare formulations and aromatherapy blends.
Benefits:
- Rich in Nutrients:
- Vitamins: Pumpkin seed oil is rich in vitamins A, E, and K, which are essential for maintaining healthy skin. Vitamin E, in particular, is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals.
- Minerals: It contains important minerals such as zinc and magnesium that support skin health and overall well-being.
- Moisturizing and Hydrating:
- Essential Fatty Acids: High in essential fatty acids like omega-3 and omega-6, pumpkin seed oil helps maintain the skin's moisture barrier, keeping it hydrated and preventing dryness.
- Emollient Properties: The oil’s emollient properties help to soften and smooth the skin, making it an excellent moisturizer for dry and sensitive skin types.
- Anti-Inflammatory and Healing:
- Anti-Inflammatory: The oil has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce redness, swelling, and irritation, making it beneficial for conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and acne.
- Wound Healing: Its healing properties support the repair of damaged skin and accelerate the healing process of minor wounds and abrasions.
- Anti-Aging:
- Collagen Production: Pumpkin seed oil promotes collagen production, which helps maintain skin elasticity and firmness, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Antioxidants: The high levels of antioxidants protect the skin from environmental stressors and premature aging.
- Scalp and Hair Health:
- Hair Growth: The nutrients in pumpkin seed oil can help promote hair growth and prevent hair loss by strengthening hair follicles and improving scalp health.
- Dandruff and Dry Scalp: Its moisturising and anti-inflammatory properties can help alleviate dry scalp conditions and reduce dandruff.
- Nail and Cuticle Care:
- Strengthening Nails: Pumpkin seed oil can help strengthen weak and brittle nails, making them less prone to breakage.
- Moisturising Cuticles: It moisturises and nourishes the cuticles, promoting healthier nail growth.
Ingredients & Usage
Certified Organic
100% Pumpkin Seed (Virgin & Organic) Oil
Usage Tips:
- Skincare:
- Moisturiser: Apply a few drops of pumpkin seed oil to the face and body after cleansing to lock in moisture and nourish the skin.
- Serum: Use it as a serum by applying it directly to the skin before your regular moisturizer for an added boost of hydration and nutrients.
- Haircare:
- Scalp Treatment: Massage pumpkin seed oil into the scalp to promote hair growth and relieve dryness and itching.
- Hair Oil: Apply it to the ends of the hair to reduce split ends and add shine.
- Nail and Cuticle Care:
- Nail Strengthener: Rub a small amount of oil into the nails and cuticles daily to strengthen and moisturize them.
- Blending:
- Carrier Oil: Use pumpkin seed oil as a carrier oil to dilute essential oils for massage, aromatherapy, or skincare blends.
Pumpkin Seed (Virgin) Oil, Certified Organic
€10,95