Watermelon seed oilis extracted by pressing from the seeds of the (watermelon). It is particularly common in West Africa, where it is also called ootanga oil or kalahari oil. Traditionally, the seeds are extracted from the seed casing, and dried in the sun. Once dried, the seeds are pressed to extract the oil.

Watermelon seed oil contains high amounts of unsaturated fatty acids with linoleic and oleic acid as the major acids.

Composition of Watermelon seed oil

Watermelon seeds have been prized for the highly nutritive oil that they contain. Traditionally, the seeds are removed from the rind and then allowed to dry outside in the sun. Once dried, the seeds are then pressed to extract the beneficial oil. We provide the highest quality Watermelon Seed Oil available, carefully sourced and packaged to maintain the purity, freshness and beneficial properties of this highly nutritive oil.

The light texture, moisturizing capabilities and stable shelf life of Watermelon Seed Oil lends it to be a highly suitable addition to natural baby oil formulations. Unlike mineral oil that is a common ingredient in commercial baby oils, Watermelon Oil does not clog pores or prevent the body from naturally eliminating toxins through the skin. The rich composition of essential fatty acids contained in Watermelon Seed Oil helps to restore elasticity to the skin. It, therefore, is also a wonderful addition to skin care formulations for all skin types, including dry, oily, acne-prone or maturing skin. Watermelon Seed Oil is also a perfect choice for inclusion in hair care formulations as it is non-greasy yet highly moisturizing.

Watermelon seeds contain 22% oil, which is thin, dry, runny and soft and smooth and a clear golden yellow with a slightly nutty flavor, reminiscent of sunflower oil. It is a dry oil containing a high level of linoleic acid (an omega 6 essential fatty acid). It spreads easily and is absorbed relatively quickly by the skin.

Skin Care

• Watermelon Seed Oil is light, non-greasy and melts easily into the skin. It is suitable for all skin types, including dry, oily, acne-prone and moisturizing skin. Watermelon Seed Oil provides nourishing moisture without clogging the pores, which makes it an excellent choice for balancing the skin.

• These watermelons are grown all over the world but one quality that is know about its growing conditions is its resiliency in with standing drought. This quality makes it a good emollient, that softens and soothes the skin, which of course is important in all skin care products for sensitive skin, such as baby products, acne-prone skin and sensitive skin types.

• It is said that Watermelon Seed Oil eliminates sebum, the dirt and grease that builds up in your skin and creates acne. A synergistic oil to use it with for this purpose is the well-known Jojoba Oil. Moisturizing and declogging is vital for combating skin degradation and aging - Watermelon Seed Oil can play a very important part in this.

• Watermelon seeds are very rich in B vitamins, especially niacin (up to 19% of daily value, which is essential for skin health), Folic acid, thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin B-6 and pantothenic acid and also contain high levels of magnesium and zinc.

• Adding Watermelon Seed Oil to creams and lotions will make them lighter and drier.

• Because of its light texture, it works well as a moisturizer for hair. It is also used to detangle curls.

For Kitchen

• Watermelon Seed Oil could be used for making salad dressings and mayonnaise or sprinkled onto salads - because of its high omega 6 content it is too fragile to be heated.

• Watermelon seeds are used in traditional cooking in India, where the seeds are never thrown away. Ground seeds are used to thicken soups and seeds are also widely roasted and eaten.

Benefit & Uses

Once dried, the seeds are then pressed to extract the beneficial oil. Watermelon seed oil contains high amounts of unsaturated fatty acids with linoleic and oleic acids as the major acids. Watermelon seed oil is light, easily absorbed, does not clog pores and is rich in linoleic and oleic acids. Watermelon seed oil is used in baby formulations, creams, lotions, soaps, and eye creams. This oil is good for balancing oil production, while being restorative & nourishing in action.

Its neutrality makes it a perfect oil to blend for body or facial oils being effective on greasy skin types. The light texture, moisturizing capabilities and stable shelf life of watermelon seed oil lends it to be a highly suitable addition to natural baby oil formulations. Unlike mineral.

Oil that is a common ingredient in commercial baby oils, watermelon seed oil does not clog pores or prevent the body from naturally eliminating toxins through the skin. Watermelon Seed Oil is very nourishing yet light oil with good absorption. It is a good choice for use with oily skin but can be effective with all skin types. Water Melon seed oil is added to skin care formulations for all skin types, including dry, oily, acne-prone or maturing skin as it is rich in essential fatty acids which help to restore elasticity to the skin.

The high content of omega acids & linoleic acid within the oil assist in the removal of excess sebum within the skin ensuring the skin is cleansed. The oil from the watermelon seeds can be used to dissolve the oil build up in the pores. So it is best for oily skin. Watermelon seed oil is also a perfect choice for inclusion in hair care formulations as it is non-greasy yet highly moisturizing. It is recommended for use in skin care formulations for all skin types, including dry, oily, acne-prone or maturing skin. Its viscosity, mild aroma and indefinite shelf life make it good all-purpose carrier oil for use in aromatherapy.