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Pumpkin Seed Oil

Pumpkins, photographed in Canada. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

As the weather gets colder and the leaves reflect beautiful gold and burgundy we begin to see oddly shaped fruit, often a bright orange color, creep onto store shelves. Pumpkins, native to North America, but now grown in many places around the world, have many uses. They can be made into pies or used as decorations. You can also find pumpkin products in cosmetics, everything from shampoos and conditioners to soaps and enzyme peels.

Pumpkin Seed Oil comes from the common pumpkin. Pumpkins are squash that are high in beta-carotene, antioxidants, and lecithin. Pumpkins contain an enzyme that aids in exfoliation. Pumpkins are also purported to be a mild diuretic.

Pumpkin Seed Oil is high in protein and polyunsaturated fats. It contains the acids palmitic, oleic, erucic, linoleic, linolenic, and stearic. The oil is said to fight fine lines and wrinkles while conditioning the skin.

Pumpkin Seed Oil is a key ingredient in our Go Green soap, which also includes French Green Clay and Rosemary essential oils. This soap will be available soon on http://www.LololiCosmetics.com.