Products
Kalahari Melon Seed Oil
The oil has been used by the bushmen for centuries and has played a very important role in desert survival as a source of water. The melon fruit is used by the San people as a moisturizer and sunscreen.
Oils with similar properties:
Sunflower Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Passion Fruit Oil, Perilla Seed Oil
Fatty Acid Profile
Primary: Linoleic Acid (C18:2 c) 60,66-71,31
Secondary: Palmitic acid (C16:0) 9,24-10,89; Stearic Acid (C18:0) 6,88-8,60; Oleic Acid (C18:1 c) 9,76-18,34
Tertiary: Behenic Acid (C22:0) 0,08-0,12
- Naturally light weight
- Combats Free Radicals
- Use as moisturizer to delay aging effect
- Nourishes and supports the skin barrier to promote skin integrity
- Promotes softness, suppleness & radiance of skin / hair
- High level Palmitic acid implies, cleansing and moisturizing
Cleansing products, anti-aging serums, light weight and absorbent for night or morning creams for all skin types, baby products, stretch mark belly balm.
Product inci name
Kalahari Melon (Citrullus Ianatus) seed oil
Place of origin
Namibia
Extraction method
Cold pressed
Part of plant
Seeds
Cas number
90244-99-8
Ec number
290-802-9
