What it is
Cucurbita pepo fruit extract is obtained from the flesh of pumpkin. The fruit is a source of vitamins, carotenoids, and enzymes that contribute antioxidant and conditioning properties to formulations. It is used as a skin-conditioning botanical that can help soften and brighten the look of the skin.
Safety & warnings
Generally well tolerated at cosmetic use levels. As a fruit-derived botanical it carries a low potential for sensitization in predisposed individuals. It is not an oil, so comedogenicity is not a relevant concern, and it is not a recognized fragrance allergen.
Origin & sourcing
Natural extract prepared from the fruit (flesh) of Cucurbita pepo, typically in water or a glycol-based carrier.
Questions everyone asks
What part of the pumpkin is used?
This ingredient is made from the fruit flesh of the pumpkin, Cucurbita pepo.
What does pumpkin extract do for skin?
It acts as a conditioning and antioxidant botanical, drawing on the fruit's vitamins, carotenoids, and enzymes.